Chaucer/Canterbury Tales exam 2023 with complete
solution
What has Chaucer been called the father of?
english poetry
What was Chaucer's early poetry influenced by?
french medieval tradition
What language did Chaucer write in?
middle english
How did middle english come about?
old english influenced with old french imported by the norman invaders
Chaucer was the first to use ________ in a major literary work.
english
What war was Chaucer taken prisoner in?
100 years war
What did Chaucer understand?
how a variety of people spoke and acted
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a ____________.
frame story
When was Chaucer's most mature writing done?
in his 40's
What are two examples of Chaucer's best work?
The Legend of Good Women and The Canterbury Tales
"The Prologue" offers a catalog of the ________, ______ and _______________ of
a diverse cross section of ___________ that still resonates for modern leaders.
virtues, vices and idiosyncrasies, modern english
What deos Chaucer use? What is it?
Frame story, story within a story
What are 3 reasons that The Canterbury Tales is considered Chaucer's
masterpiece?
marks the beginning of a new tradition, is an outstanding literary achievement, gives a
life like and engaging picture of the various strata of english society in the 1300s.
When do people go on pilgrimages?
Spring, April
Who doesn't take his religious vows seriously?
The Friar
"All sentiment and tender heart" describes who?
The Nun
Who has a special love of gold?
The Doctor
Why does Chaucer dislike the Skipper?
he disregards the rules of conscience
Who's favorite sport is hunting?
The Monk
Who is an expert at currency exchange?
solution
What has Chaucer been called the father of?
english poetry
What was Chaucer's early poetry influenced by?
french medieval tradition
What language did Chaucer write in?
middle english
How did middle english come about?
old english influenced with old french imported by the norman invaders
Chaucer was the first to use ________ in a major literary work.
english
What war was Chaucer taken prisoner in?
100 years war
What did Chaucer understand?
how a variety of people spoke and acted
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a ____________.
frame story
When was Chaucer's most mature writing done?
in his 40's
What are two examples of Chaucer's best work?
The Legend of Good Women and The Canterbury Tales
"The Prologue" offers a catalog of the ________, ______ and _______________ of
a diverse cross section of ___________ that still resonates for modern leaders.
virtues, vices and idiosyncrasies, modern english
What deos Chaucer use? What is it?
Frame story, story within a story
What are 3 reasons that The Canterbury Tales is considered Chaucer's
masterpiece?
marks the beginning of a new tradition, is an outstanding literary achievement, gives a
life like and engaging picture of the various strata of english society in the 1300s.
When do people go on pilgrimages?
Spring, April
Who doesn't take his religious vows seriously?
The Friar
"All sentiment and tender heart" describes who?
The Nun
Who has a special love of gold?
The Doctor
Why does Chaucer dislike the Skipper?
he disregards the rules of conscience
Who's favorite sport is hunting?
The Monk
Who is an expert at currency exchange?
