Prologue
The pilgrims are traveling to Canterbury because…
the shrine of St. Thomas à Becket is there
Who are the two knights in love with Emily?
Palamon and Arcite
What unique feature does the Wife of Bath boast about having?
Married FIVE times
A Pardoner is an official of the…
Church
What does the Squire aspire to achieve, following in his father's footsteps?
Knighthhood
What is the main prize for telling the best tale on the pilgrimage?
A meal at the Tabard Inn
Whose fate was to be released from prison and banished from Athens; never to see Emily again?
Arcite
Who assigns the quest to the knight?
The Queen
What do the three rioters set out to find in "The Pardoner's Tale"?
Death
Which character is described as having a forked beard and being a shrewd businessman?
The Merchant
Which character is described as " true, perfect, and gentle"?
The knight
How does Palamon win his freedom?
He escapes from prison
According to the old woman, what women really want is…
The rioters go looking for Death because they…
plan to avenge the deaths of their friends
Which character is known for their love of food and drink, particularly fine wine?
The Franklin
How does Chaucer portray the Pardoner in the Prologue?
Greedy
What is the purpose of the tournament organized by Theseus?
To decide who will marry Emily
As a reward for giving him the answer that will save his life, the old woman demands…
to marry the knight
After the rioters abandon their search for Death, they plan to murder one another. This act is an example of…
dramatic irony
Which character is noted for their expensive and fashionable clothing?
The Wife of Bath
Which character is described as having a "gap-toothed" smile and being somewhat deaf?
The Wife of Bath
How is the conflict between Arcite and Palamon resolved?
Duel to the death
What lesson does the old woman teach the knight in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?
The value of true beauty
What is the moral of "The Pardoner's Tale"?
Greed (love of money) is the root of all evil
Which pilgrim, according to Chaucer, is the most admirable of them all because he lives an honest life and serves other as Jesus did?
The Parson