Order of Introduction
Which pilgrim is described first?
The Knight
The Knight represents which value?
Chivalry
The Squire is the Knight’s _______.
Son
Who represents true Christian virtue?
The Parson
The Parson practices what he _______.
Preaches
The Pardoner sells fake _______.
Relics
Humor used to criticize society.
Satire
The Knight represents which class?
Nobility
Chaucer shows character through _______.
Description
Appearance vs _______.
Reality
The Prologue reflects _______ society.
Medieval
Why Chaucer introduces the Knight first.
Ideal of chivalry
Name two traits of the Knight
Brave, honorable
The Squire values romance, music, and _______.
Appearance
Who represents religious corruption?
The Pardoner
How the Parson lives.
Simply
The Pardoner’s primary sin.
Greed
Praise that mocks.
Irony
Merchants represent the _______ class.
Middle
Clothing often reveals _______.
Values
True virtue vs false _______.
Piety
Why the Tales are still studied.
Universal themes
Who is described after the Knight?
The Squire
Why Chaucer approves of the Knight.
Actions match reputation
How the Squire differs from his father
Youthful vanity
Who ignores strict religious rules?
The Monk
Why Chaucer respects him.
Moral consistency
Why he is dangerous.
Exploits faith
How Chaucer reveals character
Indirect characterization
Religious figures belong to the _______.
Clergy
Occupation reveals _______.
Social role
Pride and greed lead to _______.
Corruption
What students gain.
Critical thinking
What order Chaucer follows.
Social hierarchy
How the Knight contrasts others
True virtue
What Chaucer subtly criticizes.
Immaturity
What problem Chaucer exposes.
Hypocrisy
Contrast with the Pardoner.
True vs false holiness
How Chaucer uses irony.
Moral speech, immoral life
Why satire is effective.
Teaches through humor
Status does not equal _______.
Morality
Actions matter more than _______.
Words
Society fails to meet its _______.
Ideals
Chaucer’s style combines humor and _______.
Criticism
Why order matters.
Establishes values
Why the Knight sets a moral baseline.
Ideal behavior
What the Squire represents.
Energy without wisdom
Why religion is satirized.
Abuse of power
Lesson about leadership.
Lead by example
What he reveals about humanity.
Hypocrisy
Chaucer’s main target.
Human flaws
Chaucer’s view of society.
Corrupt but complex
Why Chaucer avoids lecturing.
Lets readers judge
Chaucer’s overall message.
Human nature is flawed
The Prologue prepares readers for _______.
Individual tales