This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales – Quiz 26 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 26 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. -Intimidating-short-tempered-gives love advice-bold-wealthy A) The Prioress. B) The Wife of Bath. C) The Knight. D) The Reeve. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Wife of Bath. 2. What concept do the descriptions of the Franklin and the Ploughman illustrate? A) Selling Indulgences. B) Alchemy. C) Courtly Love. D) Feudalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Feudalism. 3. In 1381, peasants revolted over repressive laws and burdensome taxes; encouraged by religious reformer named ..... A) John Wycliffe. B) Henry Wycliffe. C) Wyatt Henderson. D) David Livingston. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) John Wycliffe. 4. How was a deus ex machina used in this story? A) A random character comes to get Arcite out of imprisonment. B) A random earthquake broke the tower where the prisoners are held. C) The gods came alive to soften Theseus' heart. D) The two male characters turned out to be romantically attracted to each other. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A random character comes to get Arcite out of imprisonment. 5. What season is the setting of The Canterbury Tales A) Spring. B) Winter. C) Summer. D) Fall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spring. 6. Who "so set his wits to work, none knew he was in debt" ? A) Merchant. B) Skipper. C) Monk. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Merchant. 7. What is the definition for eminent? A) Rising above others in rank or achievement. B) Having a pleasant manner. C) To be courageous. D) Conscientious and hard-working. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rising above others in rank or achievement. 8. Showed off to his friends-knights son, had talent, but was immature A) Squire. B) Monk. C) Student. D) Physician. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Squire. 9. Who threw the best dinner parties? A) Chaucer. B) Monk. C) Parson. D) Franklin. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Franklin. 10. What were they going to see? A) They were going to see the relics of the True Cross. B) They were going to see a special presentation of the Passion play. C) They were going to see a spring that was supposed to have miraculous healing powers. D) They were going to see the shrine of St. Thomas a Becket. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They were going to see the shrine of St. Thomas a Becket. 11. Loved money more than God A) Merchant. B) Student. C) Lawyer. D) Franklin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Merchant. 12. 11th century-15th century people of Europe had a common culture with a common set of beliefs, promoted by ..... A) The Medieval Law. B) The Medieval Church. C) The Medieval Military Ideals. D) The Medieval "Code of Conduct". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Medieval Church. 13. True or False:The Franklin may be hiding his identity so that his creditors can't find him. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. True or False:The knight fought in wars that spanned 50 years. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. When the rioters expect to find death under the tree and find gold instead, it is an example of ..... A) Verbal Irony. B) Situational Irony. C) Dramatic Irony. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Situational Irony. 16. Master at stealing grain A) Miller. B) Reeve. C) Skipper. D) Merchant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Miller. 17. How does Chaucer use indirect characterization to portray the characters in The Canterbury Tales? A) Through plot developments, setting descriptions, and narrative voice. B) Through direct statements, physical appearances, and internal conflicts. C) Through dialogue, actions, and interactions with others. D) Through physical descriptions, inner thoughts, and monologues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Through dialogue, actions, and interactions with others. 18. I wear dirty clothes, even though I have a high station and lots of money. A) The Monk. B) The Squire. C) The Knight. D) The Nun. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Knight. 19. Wore colorful clothing with flowers A) Wife of Bath. B) Squire. C) Yeoman. D) Merchant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Squire. 20. Chaucer's characters provide a rich view of life during which century? A) Seventh. B) Tenth. C) Fourteenth. D) Nineteenth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fourteenth. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGenres QuizzesChaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 1Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 2Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 3Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 4Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 5Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 6Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 7Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 8Chaucer'S Canterbury Tales Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books