Question

8 multiple choice 10 points
how do the rioters decide to split the gold amongst themselves?
○ they draw lots and the oldest wins all the gold.
○ the old man steals the money.
○ their greed causes them to turn on one another—by murderous means.
○ equally—everyone gets their fair share.

9 true or false 10 points
the rioters find death under the tree.
○ true
○ false

10 multiple choice 10 points
why is it ironic that the pardoner is telling this moral story?
○ the pardoner has a bag full of pardons no one will buy.
○ the pardoner will soon kidnap the nun’s little dog for ransom.
○ the pardoner is an excellent example of kindness.
○ the pardoner is greedy and morally corrupt himself.

Explanation:

Question 8

In "The Pardoner's Tale", the rioters' greed leads them to plot against each other to get more gold, resulting in murder. The other options don't match the story: drawing lots for the oldest to win, the old man stealing, or equal sharing are incorrect.

In the story, the rioters find gold under the tree, not Death. Death is a personification they seek, but under the tree is the gold. So the statement is false.

Irony is when there's a contrast between what's expected and reality. The Pardoner tells a moral story about greed but is himself greedy and morally corrupt (he sells fake pardons for profit), so this contrast is ironic. The other options don't relate to the irony of his telling the story.

Answer:

C. Their greed causes them to turn on one another—by murderous means.

Question 9