Pilgrims
You all may not like poems, but this pilgrim does.
The Squire
What are the 3 places in Feudal Society?
Nobility, Clergy, and Commoners
What items does the Pardoner carry with him that he uses to fool churchgoers?
Fake relics
What causes Arcite to die?
A flame from Pluto
Who did the three ruffians set out to kill?
Death
Which character did we describe as empathetic?
The Knight
What was the Squire's place in feudal society?
Nobility
What was the purpose for 29 people to travel to Canterbury?
Pilgrimage for St. Thomas Becket
Where are Palamon and Arcite when they catch their first sight of Emily?
Prison
What is found underneath the tree?
Gold
Who was extremely ambitious and socially aspiring?
The Guildsmen
Which pilgrim represented a society that valued comfort and material success?
The Franklin
What is the prize for telling the best story?
a meal
Duke Theseus declares that the two knights shall settle their argument how?
Having a battle in 1 year with 100 soldiers each
What is the curse of the old man they encounter on the road?
He never dies
Who was very skinny and poor?
The Clerk
What was Chaucer's main comment/ view of the church?
It was corrupt
What does the Prioress have with her?
2 little dogs
After leaving Athens, what is Arcite's plan for being close to Emily?
Disguising himself as her servant
What is the main life lesson of the Pardoner's Tale?
You cant' cheat death
or
Don't go looking for it
Name 2 pilgrims who were dressed in red
The Physician and the Wife
What did Chaucer's comments suggest about the Nun?
Religious hypocrisy
Why is the Monk the opposite of the expectations for his profession?
He isn't devoting all his time to praying
Why do all of the gods get into an argument?
The all made different promises to Emily, Arcite, and Palamon
What does the young ruffian buy while he is in town?
rat poison, wine, bread