Author Background
Who is the author of the Canterbury Tales
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which pilgrim is a ladies' man, singer, and poet?
This hypocrite loves hunting, wearing fine clothing and furs, and ignores the rules of his profession.
Monk
This pilgrim is not your typical sort. She is very social and brags about her knowledge of marriage and love, as she has been married five times.
Wife of Bath
What is the name of a journey to a place, usually of religious significance?
What did Chaucer experience in Italy that inspired his advanced ideas about society?
Renaissance
Which pilgrim is modest, humble, and chivalrous and can boast of being well-traveled?
Knight
This hypocrite uses fake relics to entice people to give him money but always puts on a good show in church. This yellow-haired man knows how to charm and flatter to get his way.
Pardoner
This pilgrim is one of the only actual honest, religious sorts. He literally practices what he preaches.
Parson
What is the name of the inn where all the pilgrims meet before embarking upon their journey?
Tabard Inn
social status, church, women
This pilgrim loves reading and learning, but doesn't love working for his earnings; instead, he relies on his friends to pay his way.
This hypocrite will ignore your sin as long as you pay a nice fee. His appearance is frightful and sends children running. His breath is just as dreadful as his face due to his love for onions and leeks.
Summoner
This fella is an honest hard worker. He farms and doesn't neglect to pay his tithes to the church.
What cathedral are the pilgrims going to visit?
Canterbury Cathedral
What literary device does Chaucer use to mock the flaws he sees in society and in what language is the tale written?
Satire/ Middle English
This pilgrim is a stout man of 224 pounds and has a big mouth. He loves to boast and wrestle. He also keeps more than he should in business.
Miller
This lovely lady is very voluptuous despite her large forehead. She has a sensitive spot for animals and dreams of experiencing courtly love. She stands on her belief that love conquers all. Too bad her profession bans all such beliefs.
Prioress
This purchasing agent is very intelligent despite his inability to read. He serves as an example to others with his exemplary common sense.
Manciple
What saint who was murdered for taking a stand against King Henry II is venerated at the Canterbury Cathedral?
St. Thomas a Becket
Which group does Chaucer most harshly criticize?
The church
This pilgrim is very tan due to his profession. He also is a ruthless seaman who steals wine when he can and is quick to make his captives walk the plank.
Skipper
This pilgrim is a little creepy with his attraction to young girls noted by his habit of giving them pins for their curls. His duty is to beg money for the church, which he embezzles into his own pocket. To add to his corruptive behavior, he knows where every bar is located and frequents them.
Friar
This pilgrim is very knowledgeable about his trade in law and often acts busier than what he actually is.
Sergeant at the law
How many pilgrims are on the journey to the Canterbury Cathedral (not counting the host)?
29