Satire in The Pardoner’s Tale Answers

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In what way does the passage accurately represent real medieval pardoners?

The passage shows that pardoners often sold indulgences for personal gain.

The passage shows that pardoners were not allowed to sell relics.

The passage shows that pardoners were officially authorized by the Church.

The passage shows that pardoners had close relationships with local priests.

How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage?

The Pardoner is characterized as an effective speaker and a skilled con artist.

The Pardoner is characterized as a sincere and honest preacher.

The Pardoner is characterized as a helpful advocate for people in need.

The Pardoner is characterized as a competitive and energetic athlete.

How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage?

The Pardoner is grumpy and judgmental.

The Pardoner is studious and creative.

The Pardoner is friendly and thoughtful.

The Pardoner is dishonest and hypocritical.

What vice is Chaucer satirizing in this passage?

jealousy

anger

greed

pride

What is satirical about this passage from the end of The Pardoner’s Tale?

The Pardoner shows that, despite what he said earlier, he is genuinely concerned with helping people.

The Pardoner is so greedy that he tries to extract money even from people who know his tricks.

The Pardoner offers pardons, but he is not authorized to do so.

The Pardoner is so religious that he offers to give absolution and blessings again and again.

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