The point of this part of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is to introduce the characters.
What is The General Prologue (or Prologue)?
100
This member of the clergy is given the most admiring, flattering description.
Who is the Parson?
100
She was gap-toothed, somewhat deaf, and had had five husbands.
Who is the Wife of Bath?
100
He has been in many battles. He was true and gentle.
Who is the Knight?
100
This man is the narrator and the author.
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
200
This is the town where the pilgrims are going.
What is Canterbury?
200
This pilgrim sang in a strong voice, had long, yellow hair, bulging eyes, a baby face, and carried a bunch of false relics to sell.
Who is the Pardoner?
200
He had an ulcer on his knee.
Who is the Cook?
200
This young man is the son of the Knight.
Who is the Squire?
200
This guy was named Harry Bailley.
Who is the Host?
300
This is the place in the town of Canterbury where the pilgrims are destined.
What is the shrine of St. Thomas a Becket?
300
This pilgrim was a large man who loved to hunt, but not to work in the church. He loved fine clothes and luxuries.
Who is the Monk?
300
This pilgrim spoke French, was dainty and pleasant, and was the picture of medieval beauty.
Who is the Prioress (Nun)?
300
This guy seemed wise. He made lots of money, and seemed busier than he really was.
Who is The Sergeant-at-Law?
300
How many tales are the pilgrims to tell each?
What is 2?
400
The pilgrims will win this prize if they tell the best tale.
What is a free meal?
400
This pilgrim takes bribes for easy penance. He knows the taverns and barmaids better than he does the beggars.
Who is the Friar?
400
This pilgrim wore a wide hat and red stockings.
Who is the Wife of Bath?
400
This man looked a little like Santa. He liked to eat, drink, and be merry.
Who is the Franklin?
400
This pilgrim was a hard worker, and the Parson's brother. He paid his taxes on time.
Who is the Plowman?
500
Who did Chaucer, the narrator, meet at the Tabard Inn?
What are 29 pilgrims and the host?
500
"He preferred having twenty books in red and black, Aristotle's philosophy, Than costly clothes, fiddle or psaltery."
Who is the Oxford Cleric?
500
"He was embroidered like a meadow bright and full of freshest flowers, red and white. Singing he was, or fluting all day; He was as fresh as in the month of May."
Who is The Squire
500
This guy had a red face full of sores. He ate onions and drank red wine, then would only speak latin. His job was to deliver summons for the court.
Who is the Summoner?
500
This guy had red hair and beard. He was built like a football player. He had a filthy mouth, plays the bagpipes, and cheats customers.