Canterbury Tales Review

The knight __________ every woman he met to tell him what women most desired.

• esteeemed

• bequeathed

• rebuked

• implored

It is best for husbands and wives when women rule the marriage.

• Is a moral of "The Wife of Bath's Tale"

• Is a moral of "The Pardoner's Tale"

• Is a moral of "The Canterbury Tales"

What are the two choices the old woman gives the knight?

• He can have an old and faithful wife or a young and faithful wife.

• He can have a young and faithful wife or an old and rich wife.

• He can have an old, faithful wife or a young wife who is unfaithful.

• He can have an old and faithful wife, or he can have his freedom.

Why does the old woman suddenly leap up and claim her reward in front of the queen?

• The knight will not be able to back out on his promise.

• The queen will reward her for her excellent wisdom.

• She wants the queen to perform the wedding ceremony.

• She wants the queen to know the knight had her help.

1. Why does the Knight agree to marry the old woman?

• He thinks the queen will not have him killed if he is married.

• She deceived him with magic, making him think she was beautiful.

• She promises him that she knows the secret to what all women want.

• He believes she will turn into a young woman when he marries her.

Why does the knight decide to return to the queen before his year is over?

• She will find him wherever he runs.

• He thinks he knows the answer.

• He thinks she will forgive him.

• He gave his word he would return.

What does the word reprove mean

• encourage

• scold

• congratulate

• allow

1. What is the main setting of the story about the knight in “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”?

• the court of a great queen

• a mythical kingdom at an unknown time

• an unknown country in the distant past

• England in the time of King Arthur

True or False?

The 3 Rioters are the real traitors in "The Pardoner's Tale.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the three rioters?

• prating, kindly, old

• hoary, arrogant, insincere

• earnest, brave, handsome

• prating, arrogant, greedy