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The Canterbury Tales Final

This is a quiz over the Prologue to the Canterbury Tales.

Questions: 31 | Attempts: 512 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question 1
In “The Prologue,” Chaucer’s main objective is to

Analyze religious customs

Reveal the narrator’s thoughts

Introduce his cast of characters

Describe a London inn

Sample Question 2
The pilgrims are traveling to Canterbury because

The shrine of St. Thomas à Becket is there

They want to escape the plague that is attacking London

The innkeeper has dared them to make the journey

It is part of a longer tour of England

Sample Question 3
The pilgrims agree to tell tales during the journey to

Win a free meal and pass the time

Reduce fighting and bickering

Reduce fighting and bickering

Teach the innkeeper a lesson about pride

Recent Cultural Tales Quizzes

A Blind Man Catches A Bird Quiz

Have you read the famous story "A Blind Man Catches A Bird" or not? If yes, then you are going to like this "A Blind Man Catches A Bird Quiz" that we have designed for you. A Blind Man Catches a Bird is a...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1551 | Last updated: Sep 3, 2023

Sample Question
Which quote conveys (shows or illustrates) a THEME from the story?

"At first they followed a path that he knew, and it was easy for the blind man to tag along behind the others>" (Paragraph 3)

"The blind man followed the other's advice and put his trap where birds might come for water>" (paragraph 7)

"When he reached his trip, the young man saw that he had caught a bird." (paragraph 10)

"The young man was impressed with the wisdom of the blind man, who knew a whole lot even though he could see nothing." (paragraph 16)

The Chenoo And The Passamaquoddy

The Chenoo and The Passamaquoddy

Explore the Passamaquoddy folklore in 'The Chenoo and The Passamaquoddy'. This quiz assesses understanding of character importance, narrative changes, and thematic vocabulary, enhancing comprehension of indigenous stories and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 682 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
You can infer that Nolka is important to her brothers by

Their surprise at her calmness

The number of rocks they carry

A story they tell about the Chenoo

The way they rush back to camp

The Miller's Tale Book By Geoffrey Chaucer! Trivia Quiz

The Miller's Tale Book by Geoffrey Chaucer! Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the trivia quiz on the Miller's Tale book By Geoffrey Chaucer which tells us the story of a man whose wife is younger than him and his men drawn to her beauty. The main contenders for the wife's attention are...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 188 | Last updated: Mar 15, 2023

Sample Question
What is the condition of the Miller in the prologue to his tale?

Angry

Drunk

Asleep

Embarrassed

The Earth On Turtles BackÂ book By Carol Pugliano-martin Quiz

The Earth on Turtles BackÂ Book by Carol Pugliano-Martin Quiz

The Earth on Turtles Back Book by Carol Pugliano-Martin

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 982 | Last updated: Aug 6, 2024

Sample Question
"The Earth on Turtle's Back" shows the importance the Onondaga placed on

Dreams

Rain

Strength in battle

Old age

Paul Bunyan's Been There

This quiz titled 'Paul Bunyan's Been There' explores the American folklore of Paul Bunyan. It assesses understanding of cultural values such as hard work, through questions about Bunyan's exaggerated tales and character traits....

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 567 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
As a typical American hero, Paul Bunyan is all of the following except

A strong man

A hardworking laborer

A resourceful leader

A noble warrior

The Story Of Icarus

The Story of Icarus

Explore the myth of Icarus through this engaging quiz titled 'The Story of Icarus'. Learn why King Minos was angry at Daedalus, the unique structure of the Minotaur's palace, and the daring escape plan involving crafted wings....

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 760 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Why was King Minos angry at Daedalus?

He thought Daedalus had stolen gold.

He thought Daedalus had something to do with the death of the Minotaur.

He thought Daedalus had caused his wife to leave him.

The Fall Of The House Of Usher Quiz

Have you ever read “The Fall of the House of Usher?” Think you can pass a quiz on this supernatural horror story by Edgar Allan Poe? The Fall of the House of Usher was first published in 1839 in Burton’s...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 12829 | Last updated: Sep 30, 2024

Sample Question
What color tint were the windows that made the narrator feel uneasy?

Red

Blue

Green

Yellow

The Story-teller/The Medicine Bag

The Story-Teller/The Medicine Bag

This quiz assesses understanding of 'The Medicine Bag', a narrative focused on cultural heritage and family traditions. It evaluates comprehension of the plot, character motivations, and themes related to identity and...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 949 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
“The Medicine Bag” is narrated by

Grandpa

Cheryl

Martin

"Quiz On The Miller's Tale"

"Quiz on The Miller's Tale"

How much do you remember The Miller's Tale? The quiz given-below is totally based on this tale. So, just take this quiz and find out for yourself. All the best and have some fun!

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 3021 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What is the name of the priest?

Carpenter

Absalom

Nicholas

The story never said

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