Order of Introduction
The Knight
The Squire
Religious Characters – Overview
The Parson
The Pardoner
Satire & Irony
Social Classes
Characterization Techniques
Themes
Why the Prologue Matters
100

Which pilgrim is described first?

The Knight

100

The Knight represents which value?

Chivalry

100

The Squire is the Knight’s _______.

Son

100

Who represents true Christian virtue?

The Parson

100

The Parson practices what he _______.

 Preaches

100

The Pardoner sells fake _______.

Relics

100

Humor used to criticize society.

Satire

100

The Knight represents which class?

Nobility

100

Chaucer shows character through _______.

Description

100

Appearance vs _______.

 Reality

100

The Prologue reflects _______ society.

Medieval

200

Why Chaucer introduces the Knight first.

Ideal of chivalry

200

Name two traits of the Knight

Brave, honorable

200

The Squire values romance, music, and _______.

Appearance

200

Who represents religious corruption?

The Pardoner

200

How the Parson lives.

Simply

200

The Pardoner’s primary sin.

Greed

200

Praise that mocks.

Irony

200

Merchants represent the _______ class.

Middle

200

Clothing often reveals _______.

Values

200

True virtue vs false _______.

Piety

200

Why the Tales are still studied.

Universal themes

300

Who is described after the Knight?

The Squire

300

Why Chaucer approves of the Knight.

Actions match reputation

300

How the Squire differs from his father

Youthful vanity

300

Who ignores strict religious rules?

The Monk

300

Why Chaucer respects him.

Moral consistency

300

Why he is dangerous.

Exploits faith

300

How Chaucer reveals character

Indirect characterization

300

Religious figures belong to the _______.

Clergy

300

Occupation reveals _______.

Social role

300

Pride and greed lead to _______.

Corruption

300

What students gain.

Critical thinking

400

What order Chaucer follows.

Social hierarchy

400

How the Knight contrasts others

True virtue

400

What Chaucer subtly criticizes.

Immaturity

400

What problem Chaucer exposes.

Hypocrisy

400

Contrast with the Pardoner.

 True vs false holiness

400

How Chaucer uses irony.

Moral speech, immoral life

400

Why satire is effective.

Teaches through humor

400

Status does not equal _______.

Morality

400

Actions matter more than _______.

Words

400

Society fails to meet its _______.

 Ideals

400

Chaucer’s style combines humor and _______.

Criticism

500

Why order matters.

Establishes values

500

Why the Knight sets a moral baseline.

Ideal behavior

500

What the Squire represents.

Energy without wisdom

500

Why religion is satirized.

Abuse of power

500

Lesson about leadership.

Lead by example

500

What he reveals about humanity.

Hypocrisy

500

Chaucer’s main target.

Human flaws

500

Chaucer’s view of society.

Corrupt but complex

500

Why Chaucer avoids lecturing.

Lets readers judge

500

Chaucer’s overall message.

Human nature is flawed

500

The Prologue prepares readers for _______.

Individual tales