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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. Who interrupts the Monk's Tale?

2. Who is the focus of the first part of the Yeoman's tale?

3. Who is injured in the Tale of Melibee?

4. Why does the Canon leave the group?

5. Who is the subject of the Second Nun's Tale?

Short Essay Questions

1. What contributes heavily to the length of the Tale of Melibee?

2. What is the purpose of the Canon's Yeoman's Prologue?

3. What question is at the heart of the debate between Melibee and Prudence?

4. Why does the Knight interrupt the Monk's Tale?

5. Why is it fitting that the tales end with something from Chaucer?

6. What is common in the books Chaucer retracts?

7. Where is the inspiration for the Manciple's Tale?

8. What is the twist at the end of the Pardoner's Tale?

9. What is the lesson the Second Nun's Tale teaches women?

10. What is a possible reason Chaucer writes his retraction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define personification. How is personification used in literature? Give an example of personification from The Canterbury Tales. Is this an effective use of personification? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Define mood. Choose one tale and identify its mood. How is the mood expressed in the tale? How does the mood contribute to the overall tale?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of the Host in The Canterbury Tales. How does he join the group's pilgrimage? Is he effective in his role? Why or why not?

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