Canterbury Tales revisited

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Canterbury Tales Revisited

Goals this week 

1. Revisit Canterbury Tales for essay writitng: you need to know about the things you write
2. Essay writing: learn how to write a formal essay 

Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

1. William Shakespeare
2. King Arthur
3. Geoffrey Chaucer
4. Harold of Godwinson

When was 'The Canterbury Tales' written?

1. 9th century
2. 14th century
3. 17th century
4. 13th century

What kind of story is The Canterbury Tales?

1. a romance
2. a link and frame story
3. a quest story
4. a story about courtly love

How many Canterbury Tales are there?

1. 80
2. 16
3. 24
4. 50

Which Tale canNOT be found in the Canterbury Tales?

1. The Knight's Tale
2. The Greengrocer's Tale
3. The Miller's Tale
4. The Wife of Bath's Tale

Which language was used to write the Canterbury Tales?

1. Old English
2. Modern English
3. Norman French
4. Middle English

Why are the pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales travelling to Canterbury?

1. To worship the relics of Saint Thomas Becket
2. To meet King Henry III
3. To visit as tourists
4. To see a medieval mystery play

What is the primary theme of the tale?

1. Revenge and trickery
2. Friendship and loyalty
3. Love and romance
4. War and peace

Who is the main target of the Reeve's tale? (Why did the Reeve tell this story?)

1. A carpenter
2. A merchant
3. A miller
4. A lord

What role does the Reeve play in the tale?

1. A noble knight
2. A corrupt estate manager
3. A wandering minstrel
4. A poor farmer

The Reeve's tale: revised

Let's read the story together! 

What is the moral of the tale?

1. Honesty is the best policy
2. Greed leads to destruction

What does the Pardoner sell?

1. Fake relics
2. Real treasures
3. Indulgences
4. Holy books

What do the three rioters seek?

1. Power
2. Fame
3. Death
4. Wealth

What is an example of personification in The Pardoner's Tale?

1. The sun sets in the evening.
2. The three rioters kill each other
3. The three rioters want to find Death
4. The pub owner speaks to the three rioters