57 Questions
In The Summoner's Tale, how does Thomas trick the friar who begs for money?
He fakes having something to bequeath and then lets out a big fart.
Why does the Summoner believe there is little difference between friars and fiends?
Because an angel showed him fiends disguised as friars in hell.
How does Griselde demonstrate her fortitude in The Clerk's Tale?
By enduring all the hardships and remaining obedient to her husband.
What happens when the friar complains to the lord of the manor in The Summoner's Tale?
The lord asks the squire to divide the fart among all friars.
Who is the focus of the Second Nun's Prologue and Tale?
Saint Cecilia
What do the Canon and his Yeoman pretend to be in The Canon’s Yeoman’s Tale?
Alchemists
Who tells the tale of the white crow in The Manciple’s Prologue and Tale?
The Manciple
What does the Parson refuse to tell in The Parson's Prologue and Tale?
A fictional story
How does Saint Cecilia prevent Valerian from taking her virginity in The Second Nun's Prologue and Tale?
She asks him for a pilgrimage
What is the reason behind Phoebus cursing the white crow in The Manciple’s Prologue and Tale?
The crow revealed Phoebus's secrets
What is the main difference between Griselde and the Merchant's wife?
Griselde is patient while the Merchant's wife is a horrible shrew.
Who tells King Cambyuskan and Canacee a tale about a falcon and her mate?
The Squire
In the Physician's Tale, who lusted after Virginia?
Appius
Why does January marry May against his friends' advice?
Because May was beautiful.
What power does the magic ring gifted to Canacee give her?
The ability to understand bird language
What does the youngest bring back from town in The Pardoner's Tale?
Poison
Why do the pilgrims kill the youngest in The Pardoner's Tale?
To enrich their own shares
In The Shipman's Tale, how does the monk trick the merchant's wife?
By giving her money to repay her debt to her husband
What is the Christian boy doing when he is murdered in The Prioress's Tale?
Singing a hymn
How do the Jews dispose of the Christian boy's body in The Prioress's Tale?
Slit his throat and throw him into a latrine
Why does Chaucer switch from poetry to prose in The Host's request?
As a response to the Host's criticism
What happens to Melibee's wife and daughter in The Tale of Melibee?
They are physically harmed by Melibee's foes
'Tragic falls' of noble figures are recounted in whose tale?
The Monk's Tale
'Chanticleer' features a rooster who outwits a fox by __________.
'Turning tables' on him
Who expresses admiration for Chanticleer at the end of 'Chanticleer'?
The Host
In 'The Pardoner's Tale', what do the pilgrims do after killing the youngest?
Drink poison
What does Chaucer say about Sir Thopas’s quest in 'The Tale of Sir Thopas'?
He is captured by a giant
What did the youngest bring back from town in The Pardoner's Tale?
Poison
In The Knight's Tale, what does the Monk recount as tragic falls?
Noble historical figures
Who tells a tale featuring Chanticleer the Rooster in The Canterbury Tales?
The Nun's Priest
Why does the Host interrupt Chaucer during 'The Tale of Sir Thopas'?
He disliked Chaucer's poetry
What does the Prioress invoke at the beginning of her tale in The Canterbury Tales?
Virgin Mary
In The Shipman's Tale, how does the monk trick the merchant's wife?
By borrowing money from the merchant
What does Prudence advise Melibee after his house is raided in The Tale of Melibee?
To forgive his enemies
What does May do to deceive her blind husband January in 'The Merchant's Tale'?
Tells him she wants to eat a pear and has an affair with Damien in a pear tree
What magical gift does Canacee receive from the knight visiting King Cambyuskan in 'The Squire's Tale'?
A ring that allows her to understand the language of birds
Why does Dorigen promise Aurelius her body in 'The Franklin's Tale'?
To clear rocks from the coast to prevent shipwrecks
What does the old man tell the riotous youths in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?
They will find Death under a tree
What is Virginia's response when her father, Virginius, decides she must die in 'The Physician's Tale'?
She agrees willingly and prepares for her death
What does the Pardoner preach about as a means to cheat people out of their money in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?
'Money is the root of all evil'
'The Franklin's Tale' involves a magician creating an illusion of what to help Aurelius?
'The rocks disappearing from the coast'
Why does the Summoner believe there is little difference between friars and fiends?
Because friars exploit misfortunes to extract money, much like fiends do.
What trick does Thomas play on the friar who begs for money in The Summoner's Tale?
He pretends to give the friar a bequest but instead lets out a huge fart.
Why does the Clerk agree to tell a tale by the Italian poet Petrarch?
To share a tale that emphasizes love and virtue.
What does Griselda endure as tests of her fortitude in The Clerk's Tale?
Pretended murders of her children and divorce by her husband.
What final punishment does Griselda face in The Clerk's Tale?
Being forced to prepare for her husband's wedding to another woman.
In The Summoner’s Prologue, what did an angel show the friar in hell that made him ask about the absence of friars?
Satan's tail containing 20,000 friars.
How does Thomas respond when the friar reaches for his 'bequest' in The Summoner's Tale?
'This is what I have for you,' then lets out a massive fart.
What tale does the Second Nun tell in her Prologue?
The life of Saint Cecilia
How does Valerian's brother, Tiburce, become Christian in The Second Nun's Prologue and Tale?
Due to an angel's visit
What topic does the Parson discuss instead of telling a fictional story?
The Seven Deadly Sins
How does the Yeoman deceive the priest in The Canon’s Yeoman’s Prologue and Tale?
By using sleight of hand to create illusions
What is the outcome of Phoebus discovering his wife's infidelity in The Manciple’s Prologue and Tale?
He kills her in a fit of rage
Why does the Cook fail to honor the Host's request for a tale in The Manciple’s Prologue and Tale?
He is too drunk to speak coherently
What rules does the Parson choose to follow when asked for a fable?
St. Paul's rule against fiction
How do the Canon and Yeoman earn their living in The Canon’s Yeoman’s Prologue and Tale?
By practicing alchemy
What key element does the Yeoman reveal about the Canon that leads to his shame in The Canon’s Yeoman’s Prologue and Tale?
His techniques for creating illusion
Test your knowledge on the summary of 'The Shipman's Tale' from Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales', where betrayal and greed lead to tragic consequences. Explore the themes and characters in this classic piece of literature.
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