1. Canterbury Tales Journal Describe a time when you gathered with old friends or new acquaintances and told stories as a means of entertainment. What kinds of stories did you tell? What was the subject of the stories? Describe a time when you gathered with old friends or new acquaintances and told stories as a means of entertainment. What kinds of stories did you tell? What was the subject of the stories?

2. Open Note-book Pop Quiz 1. Who was Geoffery Chaucer? 2. What is one notable thing that Chaucer did in his youth? 3. In which “Age” was Chaucer alive? 4. What were his inspirations in writing? 5. What century do scholars believe Chaucer began organizing the Canterbury tales? 6. Name one other thing you thought was important from the introduction to Chaucer in your textbook.

3. Respond to the following quotation Radix malorum est cupiditas Radix malorum est cupiditas –The love of money is the root of all evil  Do you agree or disagree?  Support your belief with reasons and examples.