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Medieval Time/Chaucer
Prologue
Miller
Wife of Bath
Sir Gawain/Arthur
100
This is the social class that worked within the kingdom
What are commoners?
100
This is the term for a religious journey similar to the one the travelers embark upon at the beginning of the Prologue.
What is a pilgrimage?
100
Absalon is tricked into kissing this.
What is Alisoun's behind?
100
These type of people would not dare step ahead of the Wife at the altar.
Who are dames (noblewomen)?
100

The Green Knight was also known by this name.

What is Bertilak?

200
Before The Canterbury Tales, most literature was written in this language, spoken only by the aristocracy.
What is French?
200
He exhibited honor, truth and courage.
Who is the knight?
200
Alisoun uses this biblical tale to trick her husband.
What is the biblical flood, or deluge?
200
The Wife of Bath gets her name from the fact that she has been married this many times.
What is 5?
200

To travel to the Green Chapel, Gawain mounted this steed.

What is Gringolet?

300

In this year, Chaucer published "The Book of the Duchess."

What is 1369?

300
He lived a humble life of virtue.
Who is the priest?
300
In his prologue, Chaucer uses this example to demonstrate the Miller’s strength.
What is the miller ripping a door from its hinges?
300
The Wife suffers from this disability.
What is deafness in one ear?
300

This was the first symbol of Gawain’s Pentangle.

What is his five flawless senses?

400

This is why Chaucer is often called the “Father of English.”

What is Chaucer’s of use of English as a literary language?

400
He was unparalleled in his land purchasing abilities.
Who is the Man of Law?
400
This is how John the Carpenter ends up breaking his legs.
What is falling from the ceiling?
400
[Daily Double] The wife states that she will allow no man to do this to her.
What is control her?
400

This woman wants to challenge Arthur’s rule and sets up the test against the knight.

Who is Morgan Le Faye?

500

The Canterbury Tales was written during this decade.

What is the 1380s?

500
She practices all forms of proper manners and etiquette.
Who is the nun?
500
[Daily Double] Nicholas is in school studying this subject.
What is astrology?
500
This is what Chaucer identifies as the real reason she goes on religious journeys.
What is social interaction and adventure?
500

This comes to symbolize honor by the end of the story.

What is the green girdle?