Characters
Miscellaneous
Plot
Speaker
100
Which character is very handsome and has a great singing voice?
Chanticleer
100
What is the moral of the fable?
Not to trust flatterers
100
What kind of tale does the Host ask for?
A happy one
100
Where did priests perform Mass in?
The town church and castle.
200
What is the name of the fox?
Sir Russel Fox
200
Who speaks before the Priest?
The Monk
200
How does Pertelote try and "cure" Chanticleer?
She gathers some herbs and gives him laxatives.
200
Why are the priests responsible for record keeping?
They were usually the only ones in town who could read and write.
300
How many wives does Chanticleer have?
Seven
300
What is the sheep's name?
Molly
300
How does the fox manage to catch Chanticleer?
He tells Chanticleer he just wants to hear his beautiful voice.
300
What were priests usually responsible for collecting?
Church taxes.
400
How many daughters does the widow have?
Two
400
What genre(s) does the tale parody?
Epic poetry, courtly romance
400
How does Chanticleer escape the fox?
He asks the fox to stop and brag to everyone about catching him.
400
With who is the priest traveling with?
The Prioress and her nun.
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