The Scholar's Tale: The Test of a Good Wife

Lord Walter is well liked at the beginning of the story.

• True

• False

Why does Walter choose to marry Griselda?

• She is ugly, no men will chase after her.

• She's from a wealthy family.

• She does not gossip or complain.

• She's different from other women.

Where does Griselda live?

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"Dampy, draughty house" is an example of...

• simile

• alliteration

• hyperbole

"My heart jumps strangely at the sight of her." This is when Griselda sees the new bride Walter will marry - this is an example of...

• irony

• alliteration

• foreshadowing

The LAST test Walter gives her is ...

• takes her daughter away

• divorces her

• kills her father

The Widow is a good example of women nowadays.

• True

• False

How would you characterise Lord Walter?

• selfless

• entitled

• smart

What reaction does the scholar receive from the pilgrims?

• The Widow shoves him!

• The Monk agrees with him!

• Chaucer tells him he is right!

How is Griselda introduced?