The Queen's Riddle: The wife of Bath's Tale comprehension

What crime does the knight commit at the beginning of the tale?

• He steals money from a merchant.

• He kills a man in a duel.

• He assaults a young maiden

• He kidnaps a noblewoman.

What punishment does King Arthur initially decree for the knight?

• Exile from the Kingdom.

• Death by hanging.

• Life imprisonment.

• A heavy fine.

Who intervenes and offers the knight a chance to save his life?

• The Queen

• A wise old man

• A sorcerer

• A fairy

What task must the knight complete to avoid execution?

• Retrieve a magical sword

• Find the holy grail

• Discover what women most desire

• Slay a dragon

How long does the knight have to complete his task?

• One month

• six months

• One year and one day

• Two years

What answer does the old woman give the knight to save his life?

• Women desire wealth and riches?

• Women desire power over their husbands and lovers.

• Women desire beauty and youth.

• Women desire loyalty and trust.

What condition does the old woman place on giving the knight the correct answer?

• He must marry her.

• He must serve her for a year.

• He must give her half his wealth.

• He must build her a grand house.

How does the Knight react when the old woman reveals her demand?

• He eagerly agrees.

• He outright refuses.

• He negotiates a different deal.

• He reluctantly agrees.

What transformation does the old woman undergo at the end of the tale?

• She becomes a beautiful young maiden.

• She turns into a powerful sorceress.

• She transforms into a wealthy noblewoman.

• She becomes a knight herself.

What lesson about power in relationships is highlighted by the Knight's final decision?

• True happiness comes from wealth.

• Power should always be with the husband.

• Loyalty is the most important aspect of marriage.

• Mutual respect and giving power to one's partner leads to true happiness.