Canterbury Tales Test Review

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What did the queen do to save the knight from being executed for his crime?

Back

She asked him to answer a riddle.

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Which religious text does Chaucer allude to in lines 89-91 of The Canterbury Tales?

Back

The Bible.

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What is the consequence for the knight if he fails to answer the queen's question?

Back

He will be executed.

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What does the old woman agree to teach the knight?

Back

She agrees to teach him what women most desire.

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What is the irony in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

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The knight takes away a woman's choice at the beginning, but in the end, he lets a woman decide.

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What is the central theme of The Wife of Bath's Tale?

Back

The exploration of female desire and autonomy.

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How does the knight's journey reflect the concept of redemption in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

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The knight learns to respect women's choices, leading to his redemption.

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What role does the queen play in the knight's fate?

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The queen acts as a mediator who gives the knight a chance to save his life.

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What does the riddle posed by the queen symbolize in the story?

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The riddle symbolizes the complexity of understanding women's desires.

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How does Chaucer use irony in the characterization of the knight?

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Chaucer presents the knight as noble yet flawed, highlighting the irony of his actions.