#1
In 'The Wife of Bath's Tale,' what does the knight need to discover to save his life?
The location of a hidden treasure
How to defeat a dragon
What women most desire
The secret to eternal youth
#2
What societal institution is critiqued through 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?
The monarchy
The church
Marriage
Feudalism
#3
What theme is primarily explored through the knight's quest in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?
Courage in the face of adversity
The nature of true love
Understanding women's desires
The quest for eternal life
#4
What lesson does the Wife of Bath suggest is crucial for a happy marriage?
Mutual respect and understanding
Wealth and social status
Youth and beauty
Strength and dominance
#5
What genre does 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' belong to?
Epic poetry
Romantic novel
Arthurian legend
Gothic fiction
#6
What does the old woman demand from the knight in return for answering his quest?
Half of his kingdom
His sword and horse
That he marries her
A vow of eternal loyalty
#7
What transformation does the old woman undergo in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?
She becomes a young and beautiful woman
She turns into a dragon
She becomes a queen
She vanishes into thin air
#8
What literary device is prominently used by the Wife of Bath to convey her arguments?
Irony
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
#9
What is the Wife of Bath's opinion on experience versus authority?
Experience is more valuable than authority
Authority should always be obeyed
Experience and authority are equally important
Authority is more reliable than personal experience
#10
How does 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' challenge the societal norms of the time?
By advocating for the crusades
By depicting women as wise and authoritative
By supporting the feudal system
By encouraging knightly valor
#11
What is the ultimate lesson that the knight learns by the end of 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?
The importance of wealth and power
That true love is unconditional
The value of giving sovereignty to women in marriage
The necessity of knightly bravery
#12
In 'The Wife of Bath's Tale,' the concept of 'gentilesse' refers to what?
Nobility of character rather than birth
Wealth and social status
Chivalric and knightly behavior
Religious piety and devotion
#13
How does the Wife of Bath view marriage?
As a romantic partnership
As a religious sacrament
As a means of achieving sovereignty over her husband
As an unnecessary institution
#14
What is the significance of the transformation the old woman undergoes at the tale's end?
It symbolizes the superficiality of appearances
It represents punishment for the knight's deeds
It shows the power of magic in Arthurian times
It highlights the importance of wealth