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Deadly Sins Life of Chaucer Gen ProCharacteri zation Modern Equivalent Riddle Me This…
Vigilantism A 100
What is Wrath? A 100
Jealousy A 200
What is Envy? A 200
Laziness A 300
What is Sloth? A 300
Arrogance A 400
What is Pride? A 400
Manipulation A 500
What is Greed? A 500
Chaucer lived during this century in English history. B 100
What is the 14 th century? B 100
When Chaucer was a young man, his father had this occupation. B 200
What is a wine merchant? B 200
This was the number of tales in the final published version of The Canterbury Tales. B 300
What is 24? B 300
Out of the following, which was NOT one of Chaucer’s childhood experiences. Fine Schooling at the Count of Ulster Learned etiquette and fine manners. Kept books for Henry VIII during the 100 years war. B 400
What is “kept books for Henry VIII during the 100 years war?” B 400
Chaucer manifested himself in The Canterbury Tales as this pilgrim. B 500
Who is the Host? B 500
The pilgrimage to Canterbury began in this part of England. C 100
What is Southwerk (London), England? C 100
The pilgrims were going on a pilgrimage to this man’s shrine. C 200
Who is St. Thomas à Beckett? C 200
The tales of the pilgrims were originally determined in this order. C 300
What is social/class order? C 300
DAILY DOUBLE C 400 DAILY DOUBLE Place A Wager
Chaucer placed emphasis on this literary device throughout his General Prologue. C 400
What is Characterization? C 400
This was the name of the inn (tavern) where Chaucer’s General Prologue begins. C 500
What is The Tabard? C 500
Ful worthy was he in his lordes were, And therto hadde he riden, no man ferre, As wel in Cristendom as hethenesse, And ever honoured for his worthinesse. D 100
Who is the Knight? D 100
D 200 He was short-sholdred, brood, a thikke knarre, Ther nas no dore that he nolde heve of harre, Or breke it, at a renning, with his heed. His berd as any sowe or fox was reed,…
Who is the Miller? D 200
D 300 At mete wel y-taught was she withalle; She leet no morsel from hir lippes falle, Ne wette hir fingres in hir sauce depe, Wel coude she carie a morsel, and wel kepe,…
Who is the Nun (Prioress)? D 300
D 400 But riche he was of holy thoght and werk. He was also a lerned man, a clerk, That Cristes gospel trewely wolde preche; His parisshens devoutly wolde he teche.
Who is the Parson? D 400
D 500 That on a Sonday were upon her heed. Hir hosen weren of fyn scarlet reed, Ful streite y-teyd, and shoos ful moiste and newe. Bold was hir face, and fair, and reed of hewe.
Who is the Wife of Bath? D 500
Knight. E 100
What is a soldier? E 100
Franklin. E 200
What is a landlord? E 200
Segeant of the Law. E 300
What is a lawyer? E 300
Miller. E 400
What is a brewer/brew master? E 400
Summoner. E 500
What is a postman/mail carrier? E 500
Even though he’s got a boil on his knee, He makes blancmange stew better than me. F 100
Who is the Cook? F 100
He saw people from all walks of life, And even wrote about a slutty “wyf.” F 200
Who is Chaucer? F 200
So much for being a religion starter, This dude ended up a Christian martyr. F 300
Who is Thomas à Beckett? F 300
This chick was married to the gullible John, But she was lusted after by Nick and Absalom! F 400
Who is Alison? F 400
Our story begins in the sign of the Ram, A little signal that its this time of year again. F 500
What is April (spring)? F 500
The Final Jeopardy Category is: Please record your wager. Click on screen to begin
Why did Chaucer create, according to him, “an odd assembly on purpose?” Click on screen to continue
He wanted to get his readers to understand the values and perspectives of people from different walks of life. Click on screen to continue
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