What is the pardoner's attitude toward those who listen to him preach? 2. Based on the prologue, how would you describe the pardoner? Use details from the text to support your response. 3. As the tale begins, the three rioters hear something. What do they hear? What does it symbolize? 4. Read lines 72-81 and the margin note. Explain what happens to the rioter's friend. 5. Read lines 82-88. According to the publican, the rioters should be "wary" of death. What does "wary" mean. Why should they be "wary" of death? 6. Describe the rioters' plan. Do you think their plan will be successful? Why or why not? Use details from the text to support your viewpoint. 7. The old man refers to something as "Mother". Who is Mother and how has she "refused him grace?" 8. Read lines 138-146. How does the old man feel about the way the rioters treat him and others like him? 9. What accusations does the young man make against the old man? 10. Where does the old man tell the rioters to go to find Death? What does he hope God will do? 11. In their search for death, the men find something else. What do they find? Do you think they will be blessed by what they find? Why or why not? 12. Read lines 183-200. Describe the rioter's plan. Think about the moral of the story as mentioned in the blurb. Do you think the plan will be successful? Explain your reasons. 13. Read lines 225-229. What do these lines suggest about human nature and their desire for money? 14. Read lines 236-251. Why is this portion of the story ironic? 15. Read lines 280-295. Explain what happens to the men. 16. According to the text, how can the pilgrims be freed of their sin? 17. Read lines 30-331. The pardoner reminds the pilgrims that death may come at any time. Why does he emphasize this point?