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Medieval Connection
100
Cancer, ulcerates and a post nasal drip are all examples of this __________ which would have been diagnosed easily by the Doctor on this pilgrimage.
What is a MALADY
100
When it comes to following rules, I am NOT your guy! Just ask St. Benet or St. Maur! I do not adhere to any of the rules that they set for men like me. I enjoy hunting which is in direct opposition of my sworn resolve. I do not enjoy reading or studying although, I am required to do so. I do however enjoy eating which is why Chaucer refers to me as “Fat”. To be honest I prefer Pleasantly Plump.
Who is The Friar
100
Because the General prologue of the Canterbury Tales is a narrative in which every character and event is a symbol that represents an idea, religious principle, or moral it qualifies as
What is an allegory
100
This is defined as a Journeys to shrines or sacred places
What is a pilgrimage
100
These are the three distinct classes that served as divisions for medieval society.
What is The Three Estates
200
The Prioress, Friar and the Pardoner would all be NON-EXAMPLES OF THIS WORD Because although they SHOULD BE extremely religious and pious, they are NOT!
What is DEVOUT
200
There once was a quote that suggested that “if you are ugly on the inside, then you are ugly on the outside…” Well they must have met me at some point in their life. My looks are so repulsive that they scare children. One of my flaws that Chaucer’s highlights are the “pimples sitting on my cheeks” I have slight addiction to red wine, in fact for a bottle or two I will turn my head as married men of the cloth shack up with concubines.
Who is The Summoner
200
When Chaucer used these words to describe one of the pilgrims:“His face on fire, like a cherubin, / For he had carbuncles.” He was using this literary device:
What is Imagery
200
The Merchant would be a non-example of this vocabulary word because his choices around his personal finances do not utilize "good judgement"
What is Prudent
200
This estate was the clergy, who were people, including priests, who ran both the Catholic church and some aspects of the country. In addition to keeping registers of births, deaths and marriages, the clergy also had the power to levy a 10% tax known as the tithe.
What is The First Estate
300
The Knight would be a perfect example of this vocabulary word int hat everything that he does is "marked by excellence".
What is Distinguished
300
Who is described in this quote: "Many a load of dung one time or another. He must have carted through the morning dew. He was an honest worker, good and true, Living in perfect charity, and as the gospel bade him, so did he, loving God best with all his heart and mind. And then his neighbor as himself repined" Who am I
Who is the Plowman
300
The fact that the religious leaders in the prologue are the least respectful and courteous is an example of this literary device.
What is Irony
300
The fact that all or most agreed with the suggestion of the host that they engage in storytelling is an example of this word.
What is Unanimously
300
This group consisted of a mixed group, from farmers to the bourgeoisie – the wealthy business class. This group consisted of 96% population , and had none of the rights and priviliges of the other estates.
What is Third estate
400
The Manciple is a perfect example of this word in that he will never be found spending money that does not need to be spent.
What is frugal
400
Who is described in this Quote: "Whatever money from his friends he took. He spent on learning or another book. And prayed for them most earnestly, returning thanks thus paying for his learning"
Who is The Oxford Cleric
400
The General prologue joins together one or more stories within a larger story which qualifies it to be:
What is a Frame Story
400
No matter how tasty his food is, Cooking with an exposed ulcer is a non example of this word.
What is Courteous
400
The nun, Friar and the Monk are all a part of this estate.
What is the First estate
500
One could argue that all of the religious pilgrims with the exception of the oxford Cleric and the Parson should do this because they should be very regretful and should resolve to reform.
What is repented
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! Who does this "quote" describe: "He wouldn’t speak a word except in Latin When he was drunk, such tags as he was pat in; He only had a few, say two or three,That he had mugged up out of some decree; No wonder, for he heard them every day. And, as you know, a man can teach a jay To call out “Walter” better than the Pope. But had you tried to test his wits and grope For more, you’d have found nothing in the bag. Then “Questio quid juris” was his tag.
Who is the Summoner
500
Medieval narratives were often religious in theme, but many others were concerned with these three issues
What is Love, exemplary life and behavior and Political and Societal issues
500
In the General Prologue Chaucer used step by step in literature to highlight and explain the details about each pilgrim which is an example of this:
What is Characterization
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!! Through his characterization of the people in the clergy, what is Chaucer suggesting about medieval society?
ANSWERS WILL VARY BUT SHOULD SUGGEST HYPOCRISY.