The Canterbury Tales

How many battles was the Knight involved in?

15

How old was the Squire?

20 years old

How does Chaucer himself fit into the group?

Chaucer is the anonymous Narrator. He is also one of the pilgrims.

By what devices does Chaucer reveal his characters?

Chaucer reveals his characters by direct description, the telling comment, and the tale each traveler tells.

What plan for the group does the Host propose?

Each traveler will tell four stories: two on the way to Canterbury and two on the return trip.

In what season does the pilgrimage begin?

spring

Why are the pilgrims on their way to Canterbury?

to seek the holy blessed martyr; to play a game

What medal does the Yeoman wear?

St. Christopher

Which members of the clergy appear to be corrupt or sinful?

The Monk; the Pardoner; the Friar; and the Summoner appear corrupt.

List the members of the clergy.

The clergy members are as follow: the Prioress; the Monk; the Friar; the Nun; the Priest; the Cleric; the Parson; the Summoner; and the Pardoner.

What weaknesses within the Church do the pilgrim clergy represent?

The clergy represent corruption, greed, and abuse of power in the Church.

List the members of the middle class in the group.

The middle class group consists of the following: the Merchant; the Man of Law; the Franklin; the Haberdasher; the Carpenter; the Weaver; the Dyer; the Tapestry-Maker; the Shipman; the Physician; the Wife of Bath; the Miller; the Manciple; the Reeve; and the Host.

How many pilgrims are making the journey to Canterbury?

There are 30 characters including Chaucer and the Host

How many of the tales did Chaucer actually complete?

There are twenty-three tales, two of which are fragments.

Why are all these people going to Canterbury?

They are going to the Shrine of St. Thomas à Becket at Canterbury. They hope to receive special blessings.

What is the financial state of the Merchant?

broke

The Friar is more acquainted with ___ than leper colonies.

county/rich folk

What was the Monk's "sport"?

hunting

How was the Knight dressed?

in a sadly discoloured jupon

What type of animals did the Prioress keep and feed?

little dogs