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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Thomas give the friar and his brothers?

2. How long does Lady Constance roam at sea?

3. What does the Miller say his tale is about?

4. Who told the Clerk the tale he tells?

5. Who does the summoner swear to be brothers with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it fitting for the Squire to begin the tale that he does?

2. Why does the Host ask the Clerk to tell a tale after the Summoner's Tale?

3. Why does the Man of Law tell a story he heard once before?

4. Why is the Knight's Tale fitting for his character?

5. How is the Friar's Tale uncomplimentary to summoners?

6. Why are the characters in the Franklin's Tale rewarded?

7. Why are the pilgrims confused by the Merchant's Tale?

8. What is the point the Summoner makes about friars with the anecdote in his Prologue?

9. What is comedic about the Reeve's Tale?

10. What is the significance of Lady Constance's name in the Man of Law's Tale?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the fragmentation that exists in The Canterbury Tales. Why do you think Chaucer left the fragments in the story? What does this reveal about his writing process? What does this reveal about him?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of Greek literature and mythology on Chaucer's society. How does Greek mythology and literature play a role in the pilgrims' tales? What does this reveal about Chaucer's society? What does it reveal about the pilgrims?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of women during Chaucer's time. How do the female pilgrims differ from the male pilgrims? How are these differences reflected in their tales? What does this tell you about Chaucer's society?

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