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Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 4 (60 MCQs)

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1. In "The Wife of Bath's Tale, " how many days does the knight have to answer the queen's question?
2. What is the main characteristic of the Yeoman as described in the text?
3. The word guile means
4. In the "Nun's Priest's Tale, " who is Chaunticleer?
5. Who does this describe? "I am a roaming priest that likes to befriend young women. I will hear your confessions and take your bribes."
6. What lifestyle does the description of the Monk suggest?
7. The main purpose of Social Commentary is to .....
8. These people ate rich and fancy food prepared by the servants.
9. His'individualisation' of the characters is rather static, as it was typical of medieval portrait
10. Who is branded by a red hot poker in the Miller's Tale?
11. Who had "five husbands, all at the church door" ?
12. An able lawyer who knew each letter and comma of the law; seemed busy and commanded good fees
13. Did the wife of bath travel often?
14. What is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character?
15. What satirical element is used in this excerpt?"And thus I preach against the very viceI make my living out of avarice"to winThem from it, I can bring them to repent;But that is not my principal intent.AN
16. How are The Plowman and The Parson related?
17. Likes to brag about his strength and tavern stories
18. Without moral restraint
19. What literary terms means "when there is a difference between what someone says and what they mean" ?
20. The Canterbury Tales was originally written in
21. What is the prize for the best story teller on the journey?
22. During the Middle English period, which dialect becomes the standard for English speakers?
23. Which option is MOST LIKELY the theme of The Pardoner's Tale?
24. He played the bagpipes.
25. His legs looked like sticks.
26. The characters traveling together in Canterbury Tales are all examples of what literary concept?
27. Leads life of chivalry
28. When the tale opens, what are the rioters doing?
29. How are the Wife of Bath and the Pardoner alike?
30. As they planned their trip, the group was very ....., celebrating their upcoming journey.
31. Because Canterbury Tales includes many different narratives, it is called a
32. You know the Cook's dishes may not be quite as appetizing as might be hoped when Chaucer mentions that the Cook-
33. To separate into parts
34. Oxford Cleric only cared about studying his books, he did not talk to or bother anyone and he hoped to soon be a teacher in his studies.
35. A Pardoner is an official of the
36. " ..... Had followed chivalry, truth, honor, generousness and courtesy
37. In Medieval times, this is a huge factor of a man's social standing:
38. To have a discussion or a conference
39. Not belonging to a religious group
40. The knight in "The Wife of Bath's" tale did not follow the strict code of .....
41. Why did everyone "especially" go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?
42. The Wife of Bath wears bright red stockings.
43. Sense of right and wrong
44. Who "was embroidered like a meadow bright" and could "make songs and poems and recite, knew how to joust and dance ..... "
45. Which character followed modern rules?
46. What meter did Chaucer use?
47. They wear a white tunic with long sleeves and various ornaments. They also wear rings and a cross.
48. What was Chanticleer's dream?
49. Chaucer is considered "The Father of English Literature" .
50. I am trying to win the heart of a lady. Who am I?
51. How would you recognize a merchant?
52. A serious request of plea
53. How does the Wife of Bath meet her fifth husband?
54. Which of the following purposes does the description of the Knight best serve?
55. Which character spoke textbook French?
56. True or False:In Chaucer's day people believed that certain physical characteristics revealed a person's true nature.
57. What happened that began the Medieval Period?
58. How does the narrator of the Canterbury Tales know all the people at the Inn?
59. In what language were the tales originally written?
60. "Proposed the plan of storytelling on the way to and from Canterburry" .
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