English 12 LUOA The Canterbury Tales
What does the Pardoner say has been his lifelong "theme" in the Pardoner's prologue?
"Greed is the root of all evil."
How many pilgrims are present for the pilgrimage to Canterbury?
29
Which of the following would the Miller most resemble?
A WrestleMania wrestler
What does it take to bribe the Summoner to allow a person to continue in his or her sin?
A quart of wine
Who offers to help the knight answer the question of what women most desire?
An old hag
During which month does the pilgrimage take place?
April
The mission the queen sends the knight on is a quest, which is one of the elements of medieval romance. How long does the knight have to complete this quest?
One year and one day
What literary device is used in reference to death in "The Pardoner's Tale"? If you don't know what these literary devices are, you can look them up here: https://literarydevices.net/
Personification
What does the rioter who purchases the food and wine also purchase?
Poison
What does the Pardoner plan to do with the fake relics he has (the veil, the sail, the stones, and the pig bones)?
Sell them
The knight is forced to marry the old hag to fulfill his pledge. He does not, however, have any intention of consummating the marriage. When the old woman realizes that he is refusing to treat her like an actual wife, she asks him why. Which of the following is NOT a reason that the knight gives for his refusal to treat her as his wife?
She is deceitful.
What does the queen use to pressure the knight into returning after his quest?
She threatens him with death.
Under what condition does the Pardoner "forgive" the sins of his listeners?
That they offer their money, jewelry, or belongings
In the Wife of Bath's prologue, which pilgrim says, "Yet would I rather wed no wife this year!"?
The Pardoner
What must the knight do for the old hag in return for the answer to the question?
Whatever she next asks of him
Which of the following is not a tactic the Merchant uses to hide his debt?
He has an entourage following him around at all times.
Which of the following is not true about the Pardoner?
He is abnormally short
Rather than death, what does the queen assign as the knight's punishment?
He must figure out what all women want.
What does the Host offer to do for the pilgrims as they embark on their journey?
He offers to go with them as a guide and a judge of their stories.
What lie does the young rioter tell the apothecary as to why he needs the poison?
He tells him it is for some vermin in his yard.
T/F: The Friar has two sets of clothes: one for begging and one for hanging out with his rich friends.
True
T/F: The Knight is described in this prologue as genuinely upstanding.
True
Which of the following is not a word that would describe the Knight?
Vain
Why is the knight condemned to die?
He assaulted a woman
For what does the Doctor have a special love?
Gold
Which words best describe the three rioters?
Greedy and violent
Who are the rioters trying to find?
Death
Which of the following best describes the Reeve?
Excellent money manager
T/F A shipman is another name for a ship's cook.
False
T/F The Plowman is a negative portrayal of a working-class man.
False
T/F: The Guildsmen are wealthy, but they and their wives prefer to keep a humble appearance.
False
Which color is associated with the Yeoman?
Green
Which word used in the description of the Nun/Prioress indicates that she is not really part of the upper class, even though she wants to be?
Imitate
Which of the following is NOT a way that "The Wife of Bath's Tale" subverts the traditional gender stereotypes in medieval romances?
It shows that women can do anything men can do.
Which word or phrase would best describe the Squire?
Ladies' man
In response to the rioters, why does the old man say he has not died?
No one wants to trade his age for their youth.
Who does the Wife of Bath say is responsible for there not being any more fairies in England?
The holy friars
How did the old man's prediction come true?
They all find Death.
How do the rioters decide who will go to town to get food and wine?
They cast lots.
Why do the men say that they need to wait until night to move the treasure?
They don't want people to think they are stealing it.
At the end of the prologue, how do the pilgrims decide who will tell the first story?
They draw lots
Where does the old man tell the rioters they can find Death?
They will find Death under a tree just up ahead.
