Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 1 (20 MCQs)

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1. She gave him ..... looks from across the room, but pretended to be surprised when he said hi.

Correct Answer: A) Coy.

2. What is the definition of commission?

Correct Answer: C) Giving authority to an individual.

3. What is the term for when the reality or outcome of a situation doesn't match up to our expectations?

Correct Answer: D) Situational irony.

4. The pilgrims are from different social statuses.

Correct Answer: A) True.

5. Which character followed chivalry?

Correct Answer: C) Knight.

6. The words "English" and "England" originate from the language of the following group which invaded Great Britain:

Correct Answer: D) The Germanic tribes.

7. The Prologue of "The Wife of Bath's Tale" shows that her story will be about

Correct Answer: A) Marriage.

8. "Was deeply in debt though no one knew it"

Correct Answer: A) Merchant.

9. ..... was considered a low-class and vulgar language

Correct Answer: B) English.

10. Who suggests the storytelling challenge?

Correct Answer: B) Harry Bailey.

11. The member of the middle class who tells filthy stories, stole grain, and ran his head into doors while drinking is

Correct Answer: D) Miller.

12. Was the miller attractive?

Correct Answer: B) No, he had a wart on his nose.

13. What language was the Canterbury Tales originally written in?

Correct Answer: B) Middle English.

14. Which character wore a medal of St. Christopher?

Correct Answer: C) Yeoman.

15. What is the definition of prevarication?

Correct Answer: B) Evasion of truth.

16. Which of the following best describes the Summoner?

Correct Answer: D) Narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does.

17. Whom among the following are not under the Guildsmen?

Correct Answer: D) Merchant.

18. He knew men's secrets and blackmailed them.

Correct Answer: B) Summoner.

19. What is Chaucer's main purpose for writing the Prologue?

Correct Answer: B) Introduce all the pilgrims.

20. What is the prize for winning the storytelling competition in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Correct Answer: A) A free meal at the Tabard Inn.