The Canterbury Tales Characters
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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?

  • Poetry and music
  • Medicine and health
  • Buying food and drink (correct)
  • Law and justice
  • What was the jester's musical instrument?

  • Flute
  • Lute
  • Harp
  • Bagpipe (correct)
  • What was the jester's attire?

    <p>A white coat and blue hood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the poet's attitude towards the manciple's wisdom?

    <p>The poet is surprised and impressed by the manciple's wisdom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the jester's apparent moral character?

    <p>Morally ambiguous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the manciple's knowledge of the markets?

    <p>He never found himself left high and dry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the jester's 'thumb of gold'?

    <p>It was a metaphor for his talent or skill (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of the poem when describing the manciple's wisdom?

    <p>Surprised and ironic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the jester's bagpipe in the poem?

    <p>To signal the group's departure from town (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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