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Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. She gave him ..... looks from across the room, but pretended to be surprised when he said hi.
2. What is the definition of commission?
3. What is the term for when the reality or outcome of a situation doesn't match up to our expectations?
4. The pilgrims are from different social statuses.
5. Which character followed chivalry?
6. The words "English" and "England" originate from the language of the following group which invaded Great Britain:
7. The Prologue of "The Wife of Bath's Tale" shows that her story will be about
8. "Was deeply in debt though no one knew it"
9. ..... was considered a low-class and vulgar language
10. Who suggests the storytelling challenge?
11. The member of the middle class who tells filthy stories, stole grain, and ran his head into doors while drinking is
12. Was the miller attractive?
13. What language was the Canterbury Tales originally written in?
14. Which character wore a medal of St. Christopher?
15. What is the definition of prevarication?
16. Which of the following best describes the Summoner?
17. Whom among the following are not under the Guildsmen?
18. He knew men's secrets and blackmailed them.
19. What is Chaucer's main purpose for writing the Prologue?
20. What is the prize for winning the storytelling competition in 'The Canterbury Tales'?
21. " ..... he was a slender, choleric man, Who shaved his beard as close as razor can."
22. This term refers to the code of conduct that knights are supposed to follow.
23. The Prioress spoke very poor .....
24. Boccaccio's characters are also pilgrims from different social statuses.
25. During his frequent journeys abroad he .....
26. The Pardoner .....
27. The 24 tales are narrated by .....
28. What is the main purpose of the storytelling competition in 'The Canterbury Tales'?
29. What social class was 'rising' during the Medieval Times?
30. Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
31. In "The Pardoner's Tale, " Death is portrayed as .....
32. Who is appointed by the king himself?
33. Very red (cherubic) face; had carbuncles
34. How does the Squire's appearance contrast with that of the Knight?
35. What activity did The Monk partake in rather than praying?
36. The characters of the Canterbury Tales started their journey .....
37. "Preferred to spend his money on books rather than on good clothes" .
38. Which of these pilgrims had the most eminent position in society?
39. Humble, not boastful
40. Considering how the tale turns out in the end, what might the queen's motivation have been for the punishment she chooses?
41. What does the Knight promise in exchange for the old woman's answer?
42. A story WITHIN another story is called a ..... story.
43. Who welcomes the travelers to the inn?
44. What is the definition of solicitous?
45. Wearing dirty, sloppy clothes to a job interview is very .....
46. What is the definition of chivalry?
47. Has a hairy wart on nose
48. Wears rough, cloth tunic stained by armor
49. During this period these two elements become blended together, resulting in a mixture of both .....
50. A nun, but didn't act like one-didn't serve anyone, wants to be aristocratic
51. What was the first bad thing the king did to prove Griselda's love?
52. Which character is featured as being greedy and making easy money thorugh salvation in a short time?
53. Chaucer was kidnapped by the ..... in exchange for a ransom.
54. True or False:Both Arcite and Palamon were told they could never return to Athens or they would be killed. They were both exiled.
55. What are some common methods of indirect characterization used in The Canterbury Tales?
56. He wore a rusty tunic.
57. He had yellow hair.
58. True of False.The pilgrims are all the same age and occupations
59. The author of The Canterbury Tales was called
60. The Yeoman wore which medal?
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