U11 L11 The Canterbury Tales Flashcards

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1
Q

How many tales are in the Canterbury Tales?

A

24

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2
Q

Each pilgrim would tell how many stories?

A

4

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3
Q

What was the destination of the pilgrimage?

A

shrine of Thomas A Becket

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4
Q

What are the five groups the characters are put into?

A
  • chivalric
  • regular clergy
  • middle class
  • humble Christians
  • rascals
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5
Q

What is the setting of the story?

A

April, Tabard Inn

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6
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How many pilgrims are there?

A

29

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7
Q

What is the name of the Prioress?

A

Madame Eglentyne

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8
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What is the name of the Friar?

A

Hubert

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9
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Who is the beggar student?

A

Clerk

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10
Q

Who is interested in impressing than working?

A

Sergeant of Laws

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11
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Who is a member of the landed gentry and accompanies the guildsmen?

A

Franklin

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12
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The Parson represents the Christian () and the Plowman represents the Christian ()

A
  • clergyman

- layman

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13
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What is the Host’s name?

A

Harry Bailly

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14
Q

How does Chanticleer try to convince Pertelote that dreams are important?

A
  • tells story of two friends
  • Old Testament, Daniel and Joseph
  • Greek Myth
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