This year you are going to read one the greatest works of English literarture. The Canterbury Tales were written by Geoffrey Chaucer who is often called " the Father of English poetry", the first great writer in English.
The story is set in the middle of the 14th century. A group of pilgrims are travelling from London to Canterbury. Pilgrimages were very popular at that time. The most famous pilgrimage in England itself was the journey to Canterbury. People believed that Thomas Becket, who had been murdered in Canterbury Cathedral, could help the sick and answer prayers.
On their way to Canterbury, the pilgrims decide that each traveller should tell a story; about love, war, marriage, murder, jealousy, magic...
Chaucer's original plan was to write 120 stories, but he couldn't finish this huge project.
You are going to read 6 of this stories, but before you have the book I have decided to ask you some questions so you can get some more EXTRA-STARS.
1. When and where was Chaucer born? Why is he consider "the father of English poetry"?: ALREADY ANSWERED
2. The Canterbury Tales are based on an important book of Italian literature. What is the name of this book? Who wrote it?: ALREADY ANSWERED
3. Where is Chaucer buried?: ALREADY ANSWERED
4. Which three kings were in power during Chaucer's life?
5. Name three stories in The Canterbury Tales: ALREADY ANSWERED
6. Name three characters
7. Who was Thomas Becket?: ALREADY ANSWERED
8. In which month did the pilgrims begin their journey?
9. How did Chaucer criticize religion and the Church in the tales?
10. Name other works by Chaucer: ALREADY ANSWERED
You can answer the questions you prefer.
5 stars each correct answer.
30 comments:
Chaucer wrote:
Translation of Roman de la Rose, possibly extant as The Romance of the Rose
The Book of the Duchess
The House of Fame
Anelida and Arcite
Parlement of Foules
Translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy as Boece
Troilus and Criseyde
The Legend of Good Women
The Canterbury Tales
Treatise on the Astrolabe
Very good Gabriel!!!
I knew you'd be the first to answer.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Chaucer is buried in 'Poets' Corner', Westminster Abbey, London.
Great!!! Another correct answer!!! Five stars for Mari Carmen.
three canterbury tales are called : "Tale of the merchant" ,"Monk´s tale" and "Tale of the cook"
Good for María!
5 stars for you as well.
ANSWER 7: Thomas Becket is the great best friend of the king Enrique II of England in the 11th century.
I'm sorry Alberto but that answer is NOT RIGHT.
Try again!!!
answer 1:Geoffrey Chaucer, was born circa 1345 the son of a wealthy London vintner.
He called "the father of english literature" because His extensive use of English vernacular from his time that used in his stories, particularly in The Canterbury Tales
Number two: Canterbury tales are based on "Decamerón" of Boccaccio
quetion number 10: "Gilbert Keith Chesterton" is other work by Chaucen.
Five stars for ALberto and Alicia, but Laura you are answer is not right! Moreover, Gabriel already answer the question about the books wrote by Chaucer. Anyway, thank you for your first comment and try again with another question.
question number 7:thomas becket was Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Chancellor of England. It is revered as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church.
Great for Laura!!! Now, you are right!!!
question nunmber 7: St. Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church. He engaged in conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church and was assassinated by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral.
question 3: Chaucer was buried in Westminster Abbey in London.
Alicia, I'm so sorrrrry. Those two questions were already answered by Mari Carmen and Laura. Pay attention to the previous comments.
Answer 4 :during chaucer life ,the three kings are Eduardo III de inglaterra , Juan IV de anglofilo y Juan V el prudente
Sorry, ALberto, but your answer is not totally correct. Edward III was the first king during Chaucer's life, but not the others. Chaucer lived from 1313 to 1400; maybe this can help you to find the right information.
answer 4 : the kings are JuanIII de bretaña( 1312 -1341) Eduardo III(1341-1364) y Juan IV el anglofilo (1364-1399)
number 6:the knight, the wife of bath and the miller.
Dear Alberto, I don't know where you has found the information but I must say again that it is NOT RIGHT. You should look for the kings of England.
Pedro, you are right and know you have 5 stars and if you can tell three other characters I'll give you five more.
Number four: The answer is Edward II, Richard II and Henry IV. These are the kings during Chauce´s life.
Number eight: Pilgrims begin their journey in April.
Great!!! Apelio you have just won 10 stars. Congratulations!!!
Answer 9: Chaucer criticize religion and the Church in the tales because his stories "lead to the sin". For example, in The Canterbury Tales appear Monks' licentious conducts.
Good answer, Noelia!!! You have won five stars.
question number 8: in April
teacher I had´n seen the answer. sorry. I think that this question haven´t an answer.
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