The Canterbury Tales: The Summoner's Tale

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Who suggests that the group ride together and entertain one another with stories?

The Host (correct)

The Knight

The Prioress

The Cook

To which shrine are the pilgrims traveling?

Shrine of Saint Thomas Becket (correct)

Shrine of Saint Patrick

Shrine of Saint Catherine

Shrine of Saint George

Who is imprisoned by Theseus, duke of Athens?

The Reeve and the Manciple

Arcite and Palamon (correct)

The Prioress and the Monk

The Knight and the Squire

What do Arcite and Palamon see from their prison that leads to them falling in love?

Theseus's sister-in-law, Emelye Signup and view all the answers

Who is determined to be the best storyteller and will receive a meal at Bailey’s tavern?

The Knight Signup and view all the answers

From which city in ancient Greece are Arcite and Palamon knights?

Thebes Signup and view all the answers

What does Dorigen promise Aurelius?

Her body if he clears the rocks from the coast Signup and view all the answers

What does the Pardoner preach in his tale?

The perils of greed and love for money Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome for the three riotous youths in the Pardoner's tale?

They suffer a tragic and unjust death Signup and view all the answers

What does the monk in the Shipman's tale do to trick the merchant's wife?

He lends her money to repay her debt Signup and view all the answers

In the Prioress’s tale, how is the Christian boy killed by the Jews?

His throat is slit and he is thrown into a latrine Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the Tale of Sir Thopas?

Sir Thopas is confronted by a giant Signup and view all the answers

What is the Miller's tale about?

An impoverished student tricking his landlord's wife Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Reeve take offense at the Miller's tale?

Because the tale mocks the stupidity of carpenters Signup and view all the answers

What does Perkyn, the apprentice in the Cook's tale, do excessively?

Drinking and dancing Signup and view all the answers

What is the Man of Law's lament in the prologue to his tale?

The miseries of poverty Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Muslim sultan of Syria convert to Christianity in the Man of Law's tale?

To marry the daughter of the emperor of Rome Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Arcite in 'The Knight's Tale'?

He dies accidentally after winning a tournament Signup and view all the answers

What does the summoner do to extort money from those he summons?

Charging them more money than he should for penance Signup and view all the answers

In the Summoner's Tale, what does the friar do to exploit a dying man and his wife?

Exploits their misfortunes to extract money from them Signup and view all the answers

What does the Merchant reflect on in his Tale?

The evils of marriage Signup and view all the answers

Why does May trick her blind husband January in the Merchant's Tale?

To cheat on him with his squire, Damien Signup and view all the answers

What gifts does the knight bearing gifts from the king of Arabia and India give to Canacee?

A magic brass horse, a magic mirror, and a magic ring Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Host express annoyance at the Franklin's interruption?

Because he was eager for the Franklin to begin the next tale Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Custance's encounter with the young knight in Hermengyld’s chamber?

She is framed for murder and accused by the knight Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Alla's investigation into the murder at Hermengyld’s chamber?

The knight confesses to the crime and is executed Signup and view all the answers

What leads to Custance's separation from Alla after the birth of their son Mauricius?

Alla's decision to go on a pilgrimage to atone for his sins Signup and view all the answers

How does Donegild manipulate Alla's perception of Custance's child?

She claims the child is disfigured and bewitched in a counterfeit letter Signup and view all the answers

What makes Custance return to Rome after Alla's death?

Her wish to fulfill Alla's uncompleted pilgrimage Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the knight's marriage to the old woman in the Wife of Bath’s Tale?

The old woman becomes beautiful and faithful as a reward Signup and view all the answers

What does the Host encourage Chaucer to do after hearing his doggerel?

Tell a prose tale Signup and view all the answers

Who advises Melibee not to rashly pursue vengeance on his enemies?

Prudence Signup and view all the answers

What type of tale does the Nun’s Priest tell?

Tragic falls Signup and view all the answers

In the Second Nun’s Prologue, what saint's life does she explain she will tell?

Saint Cecilia Signup and view all the answers

What do the Canon and his Yeoman create the illusion of?

Alchemy Signup and view all the answers

What does the Manciple criticize the Cook for?

Being too drunk Signup and view all the answers

What does the Parson refuse to tell, in accordance with the rule set by St. Paul?

A fable Signup and view all the answers