Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 12 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. To criticize

Correct Answer: C) Won.

2. To separate into parts

Correct Answer: B) Section.

3. 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.

Correct Answer: A) True.

4. A Pardoner is an official of the

Correct Answer: D) Church.

5. " ..... Had followed chivalry, truth, honor, generousness and courtesy

Correct Answer: B) Knight.

6. In Medieval times, this is a huge factor of a man's social standing:

Correct Answer: D) Land.

7. To have a discussion or a conference

Correct Answer: D) Parley.

8. Not belonging to a religious group

Correct Answer: C) Heathen.

9. The knight in "The Wife of Bath's" tale did not follow the strict code of .....

Correct Answer: B) Chivalry.

10. Why did everyone "especially" go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury?

Correct Answer: B) To visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket.

11. The Wife of Bath wears bright red stockings.

Correct Answer: A) True.

12. Sense of right and wrong

Correct Answer: C) Conscience.

13. Who "was embroidered like a meadow bright" and could "make songs and poems and recite, knew how to joust and dance ..... "

Correct Answer: C) Squire.

14. Which character followed modern rules?

Correct Answer: E) Monk.

15. What meter did Chaucer use?

Correct Answer: A) Rhyme royal.

16. They wear a white tunic with long sleeves and various ornaments. They also wear rings and a cross.

Correct Answer: B) Bishops.

17. What was Chanticleer's dream?

Correct Answer: C) That an unfamiliar animal killed him.

18. Chaucer is considered "The Father of English Literature" .

Correct Answer: A) True.

19. I am trying to win the heart of a lady. Who am I?

Correct Answer: D) The Squire.

20. How would you recognize a merchant?

Correct Answer: C) Has a long beard, dressed to impress, and wears buckled boots.