The Wife of Bath's Tale
In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," after the knight and the old woman are married, the old woman gives him two choices. What are they? a He can have an old, faithful wife or a young wife who is unfaithful. b He can have an old and faithful wife, or he can have his freedom. c He can have a young and faithful wife or an old and rich wife. d He can have an old and faithful wife or a young and faithful wife.
a
In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," the knight decides to return to the queen and meet his fate even before he meets the old woman. Why? a He gave his word he would return. b He thinks he knows the answer. c He thinks she will forgive him. d She will find him wherever he runs.
a
What is the main setting of the story about the knight in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"? a England in the time of King Arthur b a mythical kingdom at an unknown time c an unknown country in the distant past d the court of a great queen
a
According to "The Wife of Bath's Tale," in the story of Midas, his wife tells her secret to the water. What is the point of this story? a Women can be trusted to keep secrets. b Women cannot keep secrets to themselves. c Women should not go near water. d Women enjoy telling secrets to others.
b
In the final scene of the story in "The Wife of Bath's Tale," the ugly old woman transforms herself into a beautiful young wife. How do you know she might be a fairy? a The queen would not have allowed the knight to marry her as a human. b The Wife of Bath suggests the existence of fairies when she frames the tale. c The old woman is so wise she must be something more than human. d Only fairies have the power to transform themselves.
b
According to "The Wife of Bath's Tale," near the end of the story, the knight correctly answers the queen's question. Why does the old woman suddenly leap up and claim her reward in front of the queen? a She wants the queen to know the knight had her help. b The queen will reward her for her excellent wisdom. c The knight will not be able back out on his promise. d She wants the queen to perform the wedding ceremony.
c
According to "The Wife of Bath's Tale," why does the knight agree to marry the old woman? a He believes she will turn into a young woman when he marries her. b He thinks the queen will not have him killed if he is married. c She promises him that she knows the secret to what all women want. d She deceived him with magic, making him think she was beautiful.
c
According to "The Wife of Bath's Tale," why was the knight condemned to die? a He insulted the queen. b He was a coward. c He attacked a maiden. d He disobeyed the king's order.
c
What is the moral of "The Wife of Bath's Tale"? a The best judges are women because they are compassionate. b Women make wiser decisions than men in all matters. c It is best for husbands and wives when women rule the marriage. d Men should never let women gain the upper hand.
c
Which vocabulary word best completes this sentence? The knight __________ every woman he met to tell him what women most desired. a esteemed b bequeathed c implored d rebuked
c
In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," the old woman insists the knight marry her as her reward. What does the word misalliance mean in his reply? "My love?" said he. "By Heaven, my damnation! Alas that any of my race and station Should ever make so foul a misalliance!" Yet in the end his pleading and defiance All went for nothing, he was forced to wed. a an incorrect guess b a perfect wedding c a missed chance d a bad marriage
d
What does the word reprove mean in these lines from "The Wife of Bath's Tale"? Some say the things we most desire are these: Freedom to do exactly as we please, With no one to reprove our faults and lies, Rather to have one call us good and wise. a allow b encourage c congratulate d scold
d
Which sentence incorrectly uses the italicized vocabulary word? a Everyone esteemed the queen for her wisdom. b The Wife of Bath relates the story of Midas. c The contemptuous knight turned away from his wife. d A knight who successfully defends his lord will most likely be rebuked.
d