Wife of Bath's Tale Quiz

Who was King in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

• King Henry VIII

• King George

• King Charles II

• King Arthur

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What crime did the knight commit to earn him a death sentence?

• Murder

• Kidnapping

• Assault

• Robbery

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Who asked the King to spare the Knight's life?

• The Wife of Bath

• The Queen

• The Pardoner

• The Old Woman

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According to the Queen, what must the Knight do to save his life?

• Pull the sword Excalibur from the stone

• Find out what all women most desire

• Apologize to his victim

• Defeat the King's enemies

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Does the Queen's punishment fit the Knight's crime? (We will discuss as a class)

• Yes

• No

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How long does the Knight have to find the answer?

• 1 Month

• 1 year

• 6 months

• 1 year and 1 day

What did the old lady want from the knight in return for her help?

• A baby

• A horse

• Marriage

• His sword

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What did the old lady promise the knight?

• Happiness

• The answer to the Queen's question

• New Armor

• To live happily ever after

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According the the Wife's Tale, what is it that women desire most?

• True Love

• Power over men

• Wealth

• Jewels

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Do you agree with the Wife's tale, that what women want most is power over men? (We will discuss as a class)

• Yes

• No

• I have no idea what women want

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