Characterization in The Canterbury Tales

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Question 1

According to the frame narrative, which pilgrim tells the first tale?

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B: the knight

Question 2

How is the knight characterized in the passage?

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A: as polite and honorable

Question 3

What detail in the passage suggests that the narrator may not be reliable?

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B: The narrator implies that he is not a very good speaker.

Question 4

What conclusion can be drawn about the narrator based on his description of the knight?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The narrator respects the knight.

Characterization in The Canterbury Tales Answers