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What was the jester's primary subject of poetry?
What was the jester's primary subject of poetry?
- Nature and the outdoors
- Current events and politics
- Sin and ribaldries (correct)
- Virtue and morality
What was the manciple's area of expertise?
What was the manciple's area of expertise?
- Poetry and music
- Medicine and health
- Buying food and drink (correct)
- Law and justice
What was the jester's musical instrument?
What was the jester's musical instrument?
- Flute
- Lute
- Harp
- Bagpipe (correct)
What was the jester's attire?
What was the jester's attire?
What is the poet's attitude towards the manciple's wisdom?
What is the poet's attitude towards the manciple's wisdom?
What was the jester's apparent moral character?
What was the jester's apparent moral character?
What was the result of the manciple's knowledge of the markets?
What was the result of the manciple's knowledge of the markets?
What is the significance of the jester's 'thumb of gold'?
What is the significance of the jester's 'thumb of gold'?
What is the tone of the poem when describing the manciple's wisdom?
What is the tone of the poem when describing the manciple's wisdom?
What is the purpose of the jester's bagpipe in the poem?
What is the purpose of the jester's bagpipe in the poem?
Study Notes
The Jester
- The jester was a skilled poet, but his poetry often focused on sin and ribaldries.
- He was dishonest and could steal corn, charging high fees three times.
- Despite his questionable morals, he had a generous side, described as having a "thumb of gold".
- The jester wore a distinctive white coat and blue hood, and was a skilled musician, able to play the bagpipe well.
The Manciple
- The manciple worked at an inn of court, where buyers could go to learn about purchasing food and drink.
- He was an expert in the markets, knowing exactly when to buy and how to avoid financial loss.
- The manciple's wisdom was impressive, considering his common background, and surpassed that of many learned men.
- His abilities were seen as a blessing from God, allowing him to outpace the wisdom of scholars.
The Jester
- The jester was a skilled poet, but his poetry often focused on sin and ribaldries.
- He was dishonest and could steal corn, charging high fees three times.
- Despite his questionable morals, he had a generous side, described as having a "thumb of gold".
- The jester wore a distinctive white coat and blue hood, and was a skilled musician, able to play the bagpipe well.
The Manciple
- The manciple worked at an inn of court, where buyers could go to learn about purchasing food and drink.
- He was an expert in the markets, knowing exactly when to buy and how to avoid financial loss.
- The manciple's wisdom was impressive, considering his common background, and surpassed that of many learned men.
- His abilities were seen as a blessing from God, allowing him to outpace the wisdom of scholars.
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Description
This quiz is about characters from The Canterbury Tales, specifically a jester and a manciple from an inn of court. Identify their traits and characteristics.
