Canterbury Tales

Question 1

Sundry

Answer 1

Of various kinds; several

Question 2

Agile

Answer 2

Describes someone or something that is able to move quickly and easily

Question 3

Stringent

Answer 3

Describes someone or something that is strict or rigid

Question 4

Penance

Answer 4

A punishment one undergoes to show one is truly sorry for one’s sins

Question 5

Zest

Answer 5

Great enthusiasm or energy

Question 6

Pungent

Answer 6

Describes something that has a strong smell or taste

Question 7

Scruples

Answer 7

Feelings of doubt or hesitation about taking certain action or making a certain decision; twinges of conscience

Question 8

Benign

Answer 8

Describes something or someone that is gentle of kind

Question 9

Husky

Answer 9

Describes someone that is big, strong and muscular

Question 10

Devout

Answer 10

Deeply religious; pious

Question 11

Relic

Answer 11

A surviving artifact from on earlier time, usually with historical or religious importance

Question 12

Victuals

Answer 12

Food or provisions (supplies), prepared for consumption

Question 13

Direct/explicit characterization

Answer 13

Clearly stated.

Ex: Kat was popular, but snobby.

Question 14

Indirect/implicit characterization

Answer 14

NOT clearly stated, implied.

Ex: Tim helped old Mrs. Jones with her bags.

Question 15

STEAL

Answer 15

Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, Looks

Question 16

Origin

Answer 16

Written in the 14th century, originally written in verse in Middle English