1. What are the group members doing in the Canterbury Tales?
2. Visualize and describe springtime as it is described by Chaucer.
3. Chaucer plans to describe each character, what details does he mention to describe each
pilgrim?
4. In lines 43-50 the narrator offers his opinion of the Knight. Describe the circumstances and
the his opinion of the Knight.
5. In lines 51-64 what details are revealed about the Knight’s personality?
6. In lines 75-80 the Knight dresses rather shabbily. Based on the narrator’s comments why
might the Knight dress this way?
7. In lines 81-90 how are the squire’s reasons for having gone to war different from his
father’s?
8. In lines 113-116 the Yeoman serves a humble Knight , but enjoys an arm brace that makes
him look “saucy” and a small dagger that makes him look “jaunty.” Name some items of
clothing or accessories that would have the same effect today.
9. In lines 17-21 why is the Saint a perfect match for characterizing the Yeoman?
10. In lines 135-149 Madam Eglantyne attempts to be dignified in all of her dealings. How does
she feel about keeping this image?
11. In lines 244-250 the Friar not seek the lepers, people who live in slums and the homeless?
What “good” does he seek instead?
12. In lines 255-258 the narrator uses the word “fine” to describe the Friar as the “finest
beggar,” What meaning does the narrator intend the reader to understand after reading
this passage? Please describe?
13. After reading lines 265-279 what questions might someone want to ask Hubert the Friar?
List two questions.
14. In lines 280-294 the narrator suggests things about the Merchant. Based on merchant’s
statements what can we infer about his personality?
15. In lines 305-318 the Cleric is a good example of a “professional student.” Based on people
you know or have seen who also might be considered “professional students” are those
people anything like the Cleric?
16. In lines 353-356 find and list three examples of hyperbole (exaggeration).
17. In lines 359-370 would the narrator place Franklin among the good pilgrims or bad pilgrims?
Support your answer with details.
18. In lines 398-420 at what point does the description of the Skipper turn negative?
19. Based on what criteria does the narrator base his opinion that the doctor is “a perfect
practicing physician in lines 421-434?
20. Based on the information in lines 439-444 what general statement could be made about
the Doctor?
21. In lines 455-472 what aspects/characteristics of the Wife of Bath make her stand out to
readers?
22. Based on lines 473-479 what reasons suggest why the Wife of Bath has chosen the
destinations.
23. In lines 480-485 what kind of story do you think the Wife of Bath will tell? Explain.
24. In lines 487-505 the narrator describes the Parson using both facts and opinions in the
description. List and Label the lines that contain the facts and opinions.
25. In lines 507-512 explain what this proverbs shows about the Parson.
26. In lines 513-519 what is an example of Allusion that the narrator uses.
27. In lines 520-536 how do the Parson’s methods of handling sinners differ from the methods
used by other members of the clergy that the narrator has described?
28. Based on lines 537-553 write three words or phrases to complete this sentence about the
Parson and Plowman. In my opinion the Parson and Plowman are ______, _______, and
__________.On page 138 What kind of stories does the Miller tell based on details given?
29. Why would bagpipes be a good instrument for the Miller.
30. In lines 605-621 describe the overall appearance of the Reeve.
On page 145 Answer the Recall and Interpret Questions 1-5.