The Prologue Review - Messina Quizizz
Chaucer does not believe that the Doctor has true spiritual reasons for going on the pilgrimage. What line best supports this statement?
He did not read The Bible very much."
Why might the Knight be dressed as he is?
He is modest.
What does the narrator mean in saying these lines from the Prologue? But first I beg you, not to put it down / To my ill-breeding if my speech be plain.
He uses these words, especially "ill-breeding," to indicate that he is not royalty.
Near the beginning of "The Prologue," the narrator reveals that his main motivation for making the pilgrimage?
His religious devotion.
This pilgrim sang in a strong voice, had long, yellow hair, bulging eyes, was baby-faced and carried a bunch of false relics to sell.
The Pardoner
This pilgrim was truly Christ-like; patient, giving, holy and virtuous, and didn't believe in pomp or glory. He practiced what he preached.
The Parson
Which of the following was the "best" religious figure in the prologue to the Canterbury Tales? He lived by what he preached.
The Parson
He was the Parson's brother. He was an honest worker who paid his tithes on time.
The Plowman
He was old, choleric, and thin. He was a good manager and good carpenter, feared by the farm workers. He usually brought up the rear of the party, lagging behind.
The Reeve
He seemed wise. He made a lot of money. He seemed busier than he really was.
The Sergeant at Law
He was from Dartmouth, didn't ride well, and was a good navigator. He had little conscience about killing the enemy, and seemed rather like a pirate.
The Skipper
He had a red face full of sores. He ate onions and drank too much. He would take bribes.
The Summoner
He was the Squire's servant. He was a woodsman, a Robin Hood type character.
The Yeoman
The Prioress is distinguished by the fact that she
could not stand cruelty to animals
polite, elegant manners; refined behavior
courtliness
The nun or Prioress was concerned with imitating what type of behavior?
courtly
What was the prize for who told the best story?
dinner
Chaucer describes the cook as having amazing talent with food but "What a pity... that he should have an ulcer on his knee." What does this tell us about Chaucer's attitude toward food preparation?
even a small, remote blemish makes a person unsanitary for preparing food
The Canterbury Tales serves as an example of
frame story
The Friar's most obvious character trait is
greed
Which of the following best describes the cook?
has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene
"Proposed the plan of storytelling on the way to and from Canterbury".
host
What would you find the monk doing on a beautiful day?
hunting
In The Canterbury Tales the Skipper is the character that ...
made his prisoners walk the plank on his ship
Which of the following was NOT an occupation that Chaucer held?
merchant
The most accurate description of the group of pilgrims is as a
number of people who represent many different occupations, classes, and personalities
In writing the Canterbury Tales, Geoffery Chaucer is attempting to _________
present the world as he sees it.
In order to reveal his characters, Chaucer uses all of the following techniques except
providing detailed descriptions of the characters' homes
By focusing mainly on the battles, the Knight had fought successfully and the nobility of the work he'd done, the reader can assume that Chaucer feels what about knights?
respect and understanding
What figurative language device does Chaucer mainly use to depict the clergy class?
satire/irony
What season is described in the opening passage of The Canterbury Tales?
spring
What is important about the pilgrimage occurring in April?
spring symbolizes new beginnings and better weather for England
Which of the following ideas is expressed most clearly in the Prologue from The Canterbury Tales?
the infinite variety of human nature
Which of the following best describes the squire?
the son of the Knight, had curly hair, and had many girlfriends
By positioning his description of the Miller almost immediately after that of the Plowman, Chaucer accentuates
the virtues of the Plowman as well as the buffoonishness and criminality of the Miller
What game does the host propose to the pilgrims?
they tell two stories on the way to Canterbury they tell two stories on the way from Canterbury the winner with the best story gets a free meal at the expense of the other travelers
Why do the pilgrims tell tales during the journey?
to pass the time in fun instead of being bored
Why does the author make the Oxford Cleric, who won't work but only focuses on study, such an ironic figure (well-educated yet poor, a philosopher yet short in his speech)?
to show that education without application cannot accomplish much
Why did everyone go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?
to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket
Why was Chaucer going to Canterbury
to visit the tomb of Thomas 'a Beckett
How does Chaucer feel about the church based upon the majority of the descriptions of the clergy class?
views them with disdain and disgust
"She'd had five husbands, all at the church door".
wife of bath
"He was an honest worker, good and true."
Plowman
In the prologue, Chaucer examines which four segments of Medieval England:
Old Feudal order, Merchant Class, Lower Rank, Clergy
This pilgrim sells fake artifacts and makes "monkeys of the priest and congregation."
Pardoner
Which character does the narrator seem to admire the most?
Parson
Which member of the clergy (church) does Chaucer NOT use irony to describe?
Parson
"He knew the taverns well in every town and every innkeeper and barmaid too Better than lepers, beggars and that crew."
Friar
The Father of English poetry is _________.
Geoffery Chaucer
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which of the following lines best describe the Prioress?
"She reached a hand sedately for the meat."
When did Chaucer begin writing the Canterbury Tales?
1387
How many tales was each of the pilgrims supposed to tell according to the rules set forth by the host?
4
What tradesmen were there?
A Haberdasher, a Dyer, a Carpenter, a Weaver, and a Carpet-maker
Where are the pilgrims going?
Canterbury Cathedral
Who is the narrator of the tales?
Chaucer
Religion was important in the Middle Ages (the time when the story is written) because ...... was rampant in their society.
Death
"God stimulates the heart, or so we're told. He therefore had a special love of gold."
Doctor
Why is it important the nun has a brooch with the inscription "Love conquers all?"
It means she most likely was forced into being a nun
Which of the following is an indication that Chaucer was close to the king?
King Edward's payment of 16 pounds for Chaucer's ransom.
"In fifteen mortal battles he had been."
Knight
"Was deeply in debt but no one knew."
Merchant
What is type of English is The Canterbury Tales written in?
Middle English
"He was less busy than he seemed."
Sgt of Law
Chaucer wrote all of the following EXCEPT:
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
"He rode a farmer's horse as best he could."
Skipper
"Children were afraid when he appeared"
Summoner
The author describes the activities of the Friar with the lines, "...nothing good can come/ Of commerce with such slum-and gutter-dwellers." Which answer interprets Chaucer's feelings on the Friar's character the best?
That the Friar is a snob only out for money.
He knew his profession well, and took kickbacks from one in another profession. He was not particularly religious. He was dressed in red and blue-gray garments, and loved gold.
The Doctor
He looked a little like Santa Claus. He liked to eat, drink and be merry. He was a country gentleman with a dagger and a silk purse.
The Franklin
He takes bribes for easy penance. He knows the taverns and barmaids better than he does the lepers and beggars. He is rather aristocratic, and he lisps.
The Friar
He was a shrewd buyer. Lawyers with all their knowledge were no match for him. He purchased well and kept the extra money for himself. He stole the lawyers blind.
The Manciple
He has a forked beard and a motley coat. He is careful with money, a good negotiator, and always tells his opinions about business.
The Merchant
He had a football-player build. He had a red beard, a wart on his nose, and a filthy mouth. He cheated customers and in his spare time played the bagpipes.
The Miller
He was bald and fat. He had a preference for fine clothes and luxuries. He didn't like hard work, but he did like to ride.
The Monk
How does the narrator know the pilgrims at the Tabard Inn?
They decided to travel together on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
Why was everyone at the Tabbard?
They were on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
Who was murdered in the Canterbury Cathedral?
Thomas à Beckett
These were the people in the Nun's group.
Three priests and one nun
What is Chaucer's primary purpose in writing The Prologue?
To establish himself as narrator To introduce his cast of characters To ridicule the church and English society All answer are correct
This pilgrim is a wealthy weaver, has a gap between her teeth, is slightly deaf, and has been married five times.
Wife of Bath
Chaucer wrote much of the Tales using his own form called____________.
both iambic pentameter and heroic couplet
