Pilgrims
This pilgrim had pet dogs that she spoiled them by feeding them roasted meat and white bread.
Who was the Prioress?
This pilgrim could roast and sizzle, boil and fry!
Who was the Cook?
The name of the martyr that the pilgrims were traveling to visit at Canterbury Cathedral.
Who was Thomas Becket?
"In April when the sweet showers shoot..."
Who was Chaucer as the Narrator?
...a fustian tunic, with smudges where his armor had left its mark.
Who was the Knight?
This pilgrim wrote The Canterbury Tales.
Who was Chaucer?
This pilgrim would release his prisoners by making them walk the plank.
Who was the Shipman?
In this time, all good Catholics were expected to do this, so they could tell the priest their sins and be forgiven.
What is confession?
"My business is to show fair behavior and draw men to Heaven and their Savior."
Who was the Parson?
...an oozing sore on his shin,...
Who was the Cook?
This pilgrim talked of sickness and cures but did not read the Bible much.
Who was the Doctor?
This Pilgrim could write songs and poems and recite.
Who was the Squire?
Small fragments of the body, or objects which have come in direct contact with the body, of Blesseds and Saints
What are Relics?
"At my own expense I will serve as your guide. I'll go along with you and ride."
Who was the Tavern Host?
A shining, silver medal of St. Christopher...
Who was the Yeoman?
This pilgrim had been to Jerusalem three times.
Who was the Wife?
This pilgrim knew every judgement, case, and crime ever recorded since King William's time.
Who was the Sergeant?
St. Augustine said these religious men should pray and tend the soil.
Who are monks?
"Any money that I have I borrow from friends. Then I spend it on learning-or another book."
Who was the Cleric?
... a hat as broad as a shield.
Who was the Wife?
This pilgrim could break down the door with his head if he didn't choose to rip it off the hinges.
Who was the Miller?
This pilgrim has a voice that is gay and sweet and sturdy. He also plays the hurdy-gurdy!
Who was the Friar?
The Works of Mercy mentioned by the Parson.
What is visit the sick and needy?
"I would never eat such slop at home!"
Who was the Franklin?
...a blue overcoat with a rusty blade at his side.
Who was the Reeve?