The Canterbury Tales By Geoffrey Chaucer Quiz

In the prologue, the narrator explicitly states that his main motivation for making the pilgrimage is religious devotion, highlighting the spiritual significance of the journey.

The correct answer is enthusiasm because the characters in the story are excited and eager to embark on the pilgrimage journey. They view it as a meaningful and important experience.

The narrator is using sarcasm in this statement to suggest that the Summoner is not actually a good person.

The narrator admires the parson and knight for their moral integrity and noble qualities, which are highlighted throughout the story as examples of goodness and honor.

The Pardoner is described as delicate, refined, and elegant in appearance, fitting the description of being dainty.

The host of the contest is looking for the story that is deemed the most pleasing and uplifting, so any story that falls under the incorrect answers would not fit the criteria for winning.

The correct answer is a supper paid for by all the pilgrims, as mentioned in the story. The other options are not mentioned as potential prizes in the text.

The correct answer is respect because in the context of the tavern-knave, their attitude toward Death is depicted as one of reverence or acceptance rather than fear, indifference, or hostility.

The correct answer 'be careful of him' suggests a cautious approach towards Death, acknowledging its existence and being cautious in dealing with it. Embracing Death as a friend, ignoring Death completely, or challenging Death to a duel would not be considered the best attitudes to take towards such a serious and unavoidable aspect of life.

In 'The Pardoner's Tale' by Geoffrey Chaucer, the three rioters initially display a sense of superiority when they decide to confront and kill Death.

The correct answer 'clever' does not align with the behavior typically associated with rioters, making it the odd one out in the given context.

The old man's attitude of yearning implies a strong desire or longing for something, in this case, dying. This suggests that he may view death as a release or a welcome transition. Acceptance, fear, and resignation, on the other hand, reflect different attitudes towards death that do not match the old man's yearning sentiment.

The correct answer refers to the belief of the three rioters that the old man is an accomplice of Death, based on their quest to find and defeat Death.

In the story 'The Pardoner's Tale' by Geoffrey Chaucer, all three rioters end up committing murder in their quest for fortune.

In 'The Pardoner's Tale' by Geoffrey Chaucer, Death defeats the three rioters by appealing to their greed, leading them to betray and kill each other in pursuit of material wealth.