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The Canterbury Tales — General Prologue

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  • The Prioress speaks…
    French with a bad accent
  • Who is the narrator in the General Prologue?
    Chaucer himself
  • The Pardoner sells…
    Fake religious relics
  • Which pilgrim is described as “a perfect gentle knight”?
    The Knight
  • How many pilgrims are in the group (approx.)?
    Around 30
  • What does the Host propose?
    A storytelling contest
  • What is the frame story of The Canterbury Tales?
    A pilgrimage to Canterbury
  • The Miller is described as…
    Strong and crude
  • The Wife of Bath is known for…
    Her experience in marriage
  • What is the main purpose of the Prologue?
    To introduce the pilgrims