Wife of Bath and Pardoner's Tale

Front

What is the primary source of income for the Pardoner in Chaucer's tales?

Back

The Pardoner earns money primarily by selling relics and indulgences.

Front

What crime does the knight commit in The Wife's Tale?

Back

The knight rapes a maiden, which leads to his punishment.

Front

What does the old woman demand from the knight in The Wife's Tale?

Back

The old woman demands that the knight marry her.

Front

What is the historical setting of The Wife of Bath’s story?

Back

The setting is Britain during the time of King Arthur.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How many times has the Wife of Bath been married?

Back

The Wife of Bath has been married five times.

Front

What is an indulgence in the context of the Pardoner's Tale?

Back

An indulgence is a grant by the Catholic Church that reduces the temporal punishment for sins.

Front

What is the significance of the Pardoner's character in Chaucer's work?

Back

The Pardoner represents the corruption of the Church and the exploitation of people's fears about sin.

Front

What lesson does the knight learn by the end of The Wife's Tale?

Back

The knight learns the importance of respecting women and giving them sovereignty.

Front

What role does the old woman play in The Wife's Tale?

Back

The old woman serves as a catalyst for the knight's transformation and represents wisdom and experience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What theme is prevalent in both The Wife of Bath and The Pardoner's Tale?

Back

Themes of morality, power dynamics in relationships, and the critique of societal norms are prevalent.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7