canterbury tales

Question 1

the knight

Answer 1

is highly respected for his deeds in battle and his skill on the battlefield, practiced chivalry

Question 2

wife of bath

Answer 2

Some what deaf, always had to be first to give at church “had five husbands” which made her eligible to distribute marriage advice

Question 3

squire

Answer 3

wants to prove himself and gain recognition from the ladies, son of the knight, learning to be a warrior

Question 4

yeoman

Answer 4

excels in woodcraft, resembles the robin hood, servant to the knight and squire

Question 5

friar

Answer 5

listens to confessions for a fee, he determines if people are sinners based on the amount of money he received from them, has little sympathy, exploits power for personal gain

Question 6

franklin

Answer 6

wealthy landowner who owns a large estate, former sheriff, collects taxes, high status

Question 7

parson

Answer 7

true and pious priest, provides spiritual guidance, has a willing to live a life of poverty, referred to as the good shepherd

Question 8

plowman

Answer 8

brother of the parson, primarily works the land and tends to crops

Question 9

cook

Answer 9

talented chef, has an ulcer on his knee along with bad hygiene, indulges in alcohol, works for wealthy patrons

Question 10

monk

Answer 10

doesnt adhere to the traditional vows of poverty, does things more so for pleasure rather than doing hard work to reflect like other monks

Question 11

sergeant of law

Answer 11

a lawyer with respect and authority

Question 12

reeve

Answer 12

manager of an estate, typically works for wealthier people, knows carpentry

Question 13

skipper

Answer 13

ship captain/sailor who commands a vessel, often engages in trade and travel, he cannot ride a horse

Question 14

summoner

Answer 14

tasked with summoning people to go to church court for spiritual offenses, he ignores peoples sins when they offer him bribes/gifts, he persuades people to obey him by threats and intimidation

Question 15

pardoner

Answer 15

sells indulgences, exploits faith, preaches for profit, has fake relics

Question 16

merchant

Answer 16

businessman involved in international trade, he’s able to help other people with their own money but he’s in debt himself

Question 17

miller

Answer 17

works as a grain miller, shows his strength by breaking doors with his head, steals grain and cheats his customers

Question 18

oxford cleric

Answer 18

prefers books over fancy expensive things, clothes are very worn out and threadbare, devoted to books

Question 19

doctor

Answer 19

uses both traditional remedies and his understanding of the humors, uses astronomy and astrology

Question 20

manciple

Answer 20

buys food and supplies for the lawyers, efficient and practical at his work, manages to save money and profit from his purchases

Question 21

guildsmen

Answer 21

skilled in carpentry, weaving, dying, haberdashing, and carpet making, often pay dues and support each other, eager to show off their wealth

Question 22

nun

Answer 22

leads prayers and manages the convents activities, speaks a little bit of French and displays elegance in her manners, wears a golden brooch, more concerned with being a proper lady rather than a nun