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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
instruct
amuse
enlighten
enrage
2
Which is NOT an answer the knight hears on his quest?
To be flattered
Gorgeous clothes
Honor
Intelligence
3
How long does the queen give the knight to answer her question?
Six months
One day
One year
A year and a day
4
The crone in the story makes the knight choose between what 2 marriage ideals?
beauty and loyalty
wealth and poverty
chivalry and status
chastity and obedience
5
What mythical story does the Wife of Bath insert into her story?
Achilles
Icarus
Hercules
Midas
6
According to the Wife of Bath, what do women most desire?
Permission to have lots of boyfriends
Sovereignty over their husbands
Money and fine clothes
A good reputation
7
What question does the queen pose to the knight to save his life?
Why should we show you mercy?
What makes for a happy marriage?
What do women most desire?
Why are men evil?
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In what time period does the Wife of Bath set her tale?
Biblical
Medieval
Anglo-Saxon
King Arthurian legends
