The Wife of Bath's Tale

Front

What is the central question posed by the queen in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

What is the thing that women most desire?

Front

What choice does the knight make regarding his fate in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

He lets the old woman choose, resulting in her becoming beautiful and remaining faithful.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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In the context of The Wife of Bath's Tale, what does the word 'anguish' mean?

Back

Torment.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does the term 'extort' mean in the context of The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

To obtain by threat.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What crime does the knight commit in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

He rapes a girl.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What lesson does the knight learn by the end of The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

The importance of allowing women to have agency and choice.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the character of the Wife of Bath challenge traditional gender roles?

Back

She asserts her own desires and experiences, advocating for women's autonomy.

Front

What is the significance of the knight's quest in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

It represents the journey towards understanding women's desires and the nature of true love.

Front

What role does the old woman play in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

She serves as a catalyst for the knight's transformation and understanding of women's desires.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the term 'gages' refer to in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

Items given as a pledge or security, often in a legal context.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A