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The Wife of Bath's Tale
The Wife of Bath's Tale
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A review of plot, characters, and literary devices.
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1
The Wife of Bath says her tale is intended to ______ her audience
amuse
instruct
enrage
enlighten
2
What question does the queen pose to the knight to save his life?
Why should we show you mercy?
What do women most desire?
Why are men evil?
What makes for a happy marriage?
3
Which is NOT an answer the knight hears on his quest?
Honor
Intelligence
Gorgeous clothes
To be flattered
4
The crone in the story makes the knight choose between what 2 marriage ideals?
chastity and obedience
chivalry and status
beauty and loyalty
wealth and poverty
5
According to the Wife of Bath, what do women most desire?
Money and fine clothes
Sovereignty over their husbands
A good reputation
Permission to have lots of boyfriends
6
What mythical story does the Wife of Bath insert into her story?
Icarus
Achilles
Midas
Hercules
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In what time period does the Wife of Bath set her tale?
Anglo-Saxon
King Arthurian legends
Medieval
Biblical
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How long does the queen give the knight to answer her question?
A year and a day
One day
One year
Six months
