16 Questions
What factor contributed to the Black Death affecting towns more than villages?
Insanitary conditions
How did the Black Death impact the obligations of feudal tenure?
Weakened them
What led to the clergy supporting the labourers' demand for higher wages?
Increased vacancies in ecclesiastical posts
Which development occurred simultaneously as the Black Death was raging?
Edward III developing his Order of the Garter
What region does the Gawain poet likely belong to?
North-west Midlands
Which poem is considered the outstanding work of anti-establishment satire in alliterative verse?
The Vision of William Concerning Piers the Plowman
Which version of The Vision of William Concerning Piers the Plowman is the shortest?
A-text
What is reflected in the dialogue between Gawain and the lady of the castle?
The poet's keen interest in moral and theological problems
In medieval literature, what does allegory often represent?
Institutions like the Church
What is the significance of animals in Chaucer's Nuns' Priest's Tale or Parliament of Fowls?
They are allegorical representations of human beings or social classes
What role did interpreting the Bible play in the development of allegory?
It caused the transition from literal to higher meanings
How are the ideal courtly romances described in the text?
The background, character, speech, and action are all static and formal
During which period did Geoffrey Chaucer live and write?
The late Middle Ages
What characterized the transition in European society during Chaucer's time?
Rise of the middle classes and emerging money economy
What was the impact of the Norman Conquest on the late Middle Ages?
It brought in French words, literary conventions, and artistic tastes
What role did background or context play in understanding Chaucer's poetry?
It was important as the medieval world was different from the modern world
Test your knowledge of the literary elements, themes, and historical context of the Gawain poet's work. Explore the vivid details, character interactions, and multiple actions in the narrative.
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