Chaucer and Canterbury Tales

Chaucer's wife, Philippa de Rout, was ___ of the queen.

• a lady-in-waiting

• the bestie

• the sister

• the private tutor

Where is Geoffrey Chaucer buried?

• Mrs. Brooks' backyard

• the Royal Burial Ground

• his tomb was never found

• Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey

How many pilgrims are there in the Canterbury Tales?

• 29

• 19

• 9

• 10

How long is the Canterbury Tales

• 7,000 lines

• 17,000 lines

• 1700 lines

• 11,000 lines

The Canterbury Tales are set in the ___.

• palace

• village inn

• spring time

• winter time

Discuss Chaucer's writing style and how it contributes to the overall tone of 'The Canterbury Tales'.

• Chaucer's writing style in 'The Canterbury Tales' is characterized by excessive violence and gore, creating a disturbing tone in the work.

• Chaucer's writing style in 'The Canterbury Tales' is characterized by vivid descriptions, humor, and satire, contributing to the overall tone of the work.

• Chaucer's writing style in 'The Canterbury Tales' is overly simplistic and lacks depth, failing to contribute to the overall tone of the work.

• Chaucer's writing style in 'The Canterbury Tales' is dull and uninspiring, detracting from the overall tone of the work.

Describe the historical context in which 'The Canterbury Tales' was written and its significance.

• The Canterbury Tales was written in the 17th century by William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales during a time of peace and prosperity in England

• The Canterbury Tales was written in the late 14th century by Geoffrey Chaucer during a time of social, political, and religious upheaval in England. It reflects the diverse society of the time and critiques various aspects of medieval life. The work is significant for its use of vernacular English instead of Latin, making it accessible to a wider audience and contributing to the development of English literature.

• The historical context of The Canterbury Tales is centered around the French Revolution

Compare and contrast two characters from 'The Canterbury Tales' in terms of their personalities and motivations.

• The Miller is honest, hardworking, and motivated by justice.

• The Squire is lazy, cowardly, and motivated by revenge.

• The Wife of Bath is humble, selfless, and motivated by charity.

• The Knight is honorable, brave, and motivated by duty, while the Pardoner is deceitful, greedy, and motivated by personal gain.

Interpret the symbolism of a specific object or event in one of the stories within 'The Canterbury Tales'.

• The old man in the Pardoner's Tale symbolizes death.

• The old man in the Pardoner's Tale symbolizes wisdom.

• The old man in the Pardoner's Tale symbolizes wealth.

• The old man in the Pardoner's Tale symbolizes youth.

Explain the impact of satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' and how it serves Chaucer's purpose.

• Satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' criticizes societal norms, institutions, and individuals through humor and irony, serving Chaucer's purpose of highlighting corruption and hypocrisy.

• Satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' has no impact on Chaucer's purpose

• Satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' is used to praise societal norms and institutions

• Satire in 'The Canterbury Tales' promotes traditional values and beliefs