Canterbury Tales part 1

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How many stories will each pilgrim tell?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four

What can be won?

1. A free meal
2. A ride to Canterbury
3. A horse
4. A barrel of beer

Whose grave are the pilgrims visiting?

1. Thomas Becket
2. Henry VIII
3. Charlemagne
4. Beowulf

Is Geoffrey Chaucer a character in the Canterbury Tales?

1. Yes
2. No

What is the main lesson the knight learns in The Wife of Bath's Tale?

1. That wealth and status are more important than love.
2. That women most desire freedom and control in their relationships.
3. That physical beauty determines a woman's true worth.
4. That chivalry means always following your own will.

Wie vertellen de tales?

Wat is een raamvertelling?

The Wife of Bath’s Tale is told by a woman.

1. True
2. False

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

1. He steals from the king.
2. He kills a woman.
3. He rapes a young maiden.
4. He breaks a sacred vow.

What must the knight discover in order to save his life?

1. he answer to "What do men most desire?"
2. The answer to "What is the meaning of life?"
3. The answer to "What do women most desire?"
4. The answer to "What is true love?"

Who provides the knight with the answer he needs to save his life?

What was the deal the knight made with the old woman?

1. The knight promised to give her his lands and fortune.
2. The knight promised to do anything she asked in exchange for the answer.

What happens when the knight gives the correct answer to the queen?

What choice does the old woman give the knight on their wedding night?

1. She will remain old but be loyal, or become beautiful but unfaithful.
2. She will live in poverty or live in luxury.
3. She will be his servant or his queen.
4. She will give him wealth or make him a king.

How does The Wife of Bath's Tale end?

1. The knight refuses to marry the old woman and is punished.
2. The knight chooses to let the old woman decide whether to remain ugly or become beautiful, and she rewards him by becoming young and loyal.
3. The old woman turns into a beautiful princess, and they live a short, unhappy life together.
4. The knight refuses to answer the question and is sentenced to death.

Grab a pen and paper

1. Did you like the ending of The Wife of Bath's Tale? Explain your answer.

2.Come up with your own ending for The Wife of Bath's Tale in 200 words.

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Homework 

Read The Pardoner's Tale