Chaucer & wife of bath
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Lesson duration is: 30 minItems in this lesson
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Slide 2 - Slide
Slide 3 - Video
Slide 4 - Video
The Canterbury Tales are told by
A
24 people
B
25 people
C
26 people
Slide 5 - Quiz
Old English changing into Middle English started
A
in the 14th century, Chaucer's time
B
in the 11th century, Norman's time
Slide 6 - Quiz
In the feudal system there were three classes:
A
monks, knights and peasants
B
peasants, kings and knights
C
peasants, serfs and monks
D
intellectuals, serfs and merchants
Slide 7 - Quiz
Chaucer travelled through France, Italy and England because
A
he liked travelling
B
he liked meeting people
C
he worked for the government
Slide 8 - Quiz
All characters are from different classes and speak their own language. That is how Chaucer can mock all classes.
A
true
B
false
Slide 9 - Quiz
People like the Canterbury Tales because of
A
the history lessons you get
B
the variation in characters and stories
Slide 10 - Quiz
The book is apparantly unfinished. You can tell because
A
the prologue promises 29 pilgrims each telling 4 stories
B
the host of the inn never appointed a winner
C
Both A and B
Slide 11 - Quiz
Why does the host of the Tabard inn propose a competition?
A
Because they all need something to do.
B
Because he is interested in his guests.
Slide 12 - Quiz
Slide 13 - Slide
Slide 14 - Video
What do most women desire, according to the Wife of Bath?
A
sovereignty over their husbands
B
perfect beauty
C
true love
D
great wealth
Slide 15 - Quiz
What is the Wife of Bath's Tale about?
A
About John and Alayn, who go to a miller to have their corn milled. The miller steals some of their flour and the students seduce the wife and daughter of the miller.
B
About a poor student, Nicholas, who sleeps with the wife of his landlord, while his landlord hides in a tub.
C
About a merciless archdeacon, a summoner who extorts money and the devil disguised as a yeoman.
D
A knight rapes a maiden and as a punishment he has to find out what women want most.
