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Giving pocket knives to girls directly contradicts this characters place in the church, whereby they should be taking a vow of poverty so that they can “do for others less fortunate.”  

Which of the following is not true–concerning Chaucer’s professional life?

Chaucer’s main job in life was not writing.  What was his primary function? 

Why would “a fat swan,” a favorite meal of the Monk, be an issue during the Middle Ages?  

The character who has fine manners and feeds food to dogs–a sign of misplaced compassion during the Middle Ages when food is scarce–is this character. 

What station in life best describes the young Chaucer?

This character has an open sore on his leg / knee.  

Evidence supports that this character sells fake religious items.  

This person’s white beard which could suggest purity and innocence actually does not fit who he is on the inside.  

This character walks because they cannot afford a horse.