canterbury tales test Flashcards
Franklin
wealthy landowner who owns a large estate, former sheriff, collects taxes, high status
Friar
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
Knight
highly respected for his deeds in battle and his skill on the battlefield, practiced chivalry
Miller
works as a grain miller, shows his strength by breaking doors with his head, steals grain and cheats his customers
E. Monk
doesn’t adhere to the traditional vows of poverty, does things more so for pleasure rather than doing hard work to reflect like other monks
Yeoman
excels in woodcraft, resembles the robin hood, servant to the knight and squire
Nun
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
Pardoner
sells indulgences, exploits faith, preaches for profit, has fake relics
Parson
true and pious priest, provides spiritual guidance, has a willing to live a life of poverty, referred to as the good shepherd
Squire
wants to prove himself and gain recognition from the ladies, son of the knight, learning to be a warrior
Wife of Bath
Somewhat deaf, always had to be first to give at church “had five husbands” which made her eligible to distribute marriage advice
Merchant
businessman involved in international trade, he’s able to help other people with their own money but he’s in debt himself
Manciple
buys food and supplies for the lawyers, efficient and practical at his work, manages to save money and profit from his purchases
Reeve
manager of an estate, typically works for wealthier people, knows carpentry
Guildsmen
skilled in carpentry, weaving, dying, haberdashing, and carpet making, often pay dues and support each other, eager to show off their wealth
The most accurate description of the group of pilgrims is as a
a slice of life. The pilgrims contain all different kinds of people from different backgrounds, status, and culture.
Both literature lovers and historians find worth in The Canterbury Tales because
because it shows different aspects of life, is entertaining, and gives an idea of the people who lived at the time and what they did/how they looked
Which two pilgrims does the narrator characterize as obsessed with money?
The Friar and the Pardoner
How do the pilgrims plan to keep themselves entertained along the trip to Canterbury?
Each pilgrim will tell a story on the way there and the way back.
What is the prize for telling the best tale?
When the pilgrims get back, the winner that the hosts picked gets a free dinner that is paid for by all the other pilgrims
In his Prologue, the Pardoner’s view of his work is
is greedy and dishonest, and he doesnt care what happens to anyone else he just cares about getting money
What evidence best supports how the Pardoner views his work?
In his tale he states that he just preaches for getting the money. His exclusive purpose is to win money and not at all to criticize their sins.
As soon as the rioters find the tree and the gold, they
they become greedy and forget all about going after Death
The youngest rioter buys poison because he
because he plans to kill the 2 other rioters so he can keep all the money for himself
When the audience knows the true plans of all the rioters, but the characters do not, this is
dramatic irony
What does the Pardoner want to do when he finishes his tale?
He offers pardons to all the other Pilgrims and picks on the host.
Chaucer most likely includes the Pardoner and his tale to MOST strongly criticize…
He is most likely criticizing the corruption in the Church
The most important part of exposition that comes before the central conflict of the Wife of Bath’s tale is….
the violence and disrespect the knight has when committing his crime.
What problem does the knight encounter on his quest to announce the queen?
Every woman has a different answer and they can’t agree on the same thing
What does the knight tell the queen that women want?
Women want authority and control in a relationship
When the old woman speaks about the importance of noble birth, she says that
The old woman says true gentility comes from God so you cant say its inherited, its apart of your character and not your title.
What are the old woman’s words and actions before she transforms herself?
She behaves more noble and tells him “you can chose whether i am going to be beautiful and untrustworthy or old and ugly but not disloyal”
The knight’s wife promises to be young and pretty and also faithful because…
the knight took her advice and realized how wise she is.
Chaucer uses The Wife of Bath to…
promote the position of a more progressive view of a womens role in society.
Chaucer most likely includes the Wife of Bath and her tale to MOST strongly criticize…
the perspective that women had to be lower than men/weren’t always in control.
