MCQs of Canterbury Tales

51. There is a large number of pilgrims in the Canterbury Tales. Each character is different from the other. We are concerned with the noblest of all. Who is he?

a) The Squire

b) The Knight

c) Miller

d) Parson

52. The pilgrims are heading to Canterbury Cathedral in the form of a large group. The Squire is one of the pilgrims who is accompanied by his father. Who is his father?

a) Miller

b) Pardoner

c) Franklin

d) Knight

53. Almost, every pilgrim behaves opposite to his class identity: for example, a pilgrim is fond of hunting whereas it is utterly opposed to his class identity. Who is he?

a) Physician

b) Monk

c) Pardoner

d) Miller

54. One of the pilgrims is highly experienced in trapping people for money, food, and drink. He traps people by taking advantage of his profession. Identify one of the following four people.

a) Friar

b) Miller

c) Plowman

d) Squire

55. Despite many of the pilgrims are corrupt in one way or another. However, two pilgrims truly act upon the principles of Christianity; one is Parson and the other is………

a) Physician

b) Pardoner

c) Plowman

d) The Prioress

56. Some pilgrims are addicted to drinking. One of them is he who repeats some Latin words like a parrot over and over again. Who is he?

a) Franklin

b) Summoner

c) Reeve

d) Squire

57. It was decided in the Tabard Inn that every pilgrim would tell a particular number of stories. It was also decided that the…. would play the role of a judge.

a) Narrator

b) Knight

c) Host

d) Reeve

58. In the Knight’s Tale, Philostrate is a noble servant. In reality, there is another person who has disguised himself as Philostrae. Who is that person?

a) Palamon

b) Arcite 

c) Theban

d) Knight

59. In the Knight’s Tale who let Palamon marry Emelye?

a) Arcite

b) Diana

c) Theseus

d) Emelye

60. In the knight’s tale, a person is fatally crushed by horses. Who is that person?

a) Theseus

b) Palamon

c) Arcite

d) Prince