Question

1. how does “the wife of bath’s tale” fit into the structure of the canterbury tales? a it is the central tale told within the frame structure of the canterbury tales. b it is one of many tales connected by the frame story. c it establishes the frame story’s theme about chivalry. d it introduces the important characters of the story. 9. which detail in “the wife of bath’s prologue” hints at how the wife of bath will narrate her tale? a the wife of bath reveals in the prologue that she is old, and the wife in the tale takes the form of an old woman. b the host says in the prologue that the friar and summoner must be drunk, and the knight drunkenly attacks a maiden in the tale. c the summoner says in the prologue that the friar has no patience, and the knight in the tale is impatient to learn what women most desire. d the friar complains in the prologue that the wife of bath’s opening remarks are too long, and she includes a long digression about midas in the tale. 10. the knight has an internal conflict when his wife asks him to decide whether she will be— a wealthy or wise b beautiful or faithful c submissive or loving d honest or talented “chivalry” 11. which statement best describes the interaction between mrs. whitaker and galaad? a galaad tries to conform to mrs. whitaker’s uneventful lifestyle. b mrs. whitaker’s disinterest in galaad’s gifts drives him to extraordinary efforts. c galaad is forced to pretend to be interested in mrs. whitaker’s dull stories. d mrs. whitaker responds to galaad’s offerings with a surprising display of enthusiasm. 12. what does the author reveal about mrs. whitaker’s personality through her actions, thoughts, and speech? a she is argumentative. b she tends to be easily excited. c she enjoys having adventures. d she likes to follow a regular routine. 13. what do mrs. whitaker’s thoughts about her church in paragraph 64 suggest about her character? “on sunday morning mrs. whitaker went to church. her local church was st. james the less, which was a little more “don’t think of this as a church, think of it as a place where like - minded friends hang out and are joyful” than mrs. whitaker felt entirely comfortable with, but she liked the vicar, the reverend bartholomew, when he wasn’t actually playing the guitar. a she is a lonely person. b she is a snobbish person. c she has traditional tastes. d she disapproves of music. 14. what can you conclude from mrs. whitaker’s rejection of the apple with the words “it isn’t proper”? a she is concerned about its effect on her health. b she worries about what her friends might think. c she thinks the magic apple violates her religion. d she is afraid of the feelings it has stirred up in her. 15. how does the setting reveal mrs. whitaker’s character? a it shows she longs for fancy things. b it shows she lives in the past. c it shows she acts in practical ways. d it shows she gets offended easily.

Explanation:

Question 8:

The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories told by pilgrims on a journey. "The Wife of Bath's Tale" is one of many tales within the frame - story structure.

Question 9:

In "The Wife of Bath's Prologue", the Wife reveals aspects of her personality and how she will tell her tale.

Question 10:

In the tale, the knight has to decide if his wife should be beautiful or faithful, which causes an internal conflict.

Question 11:

Mrs. Whitaker's disinterest in Galaad's gifts makes him try harder.

Question 12:

Mrs. Whitaker's actions, thoughts and speech suggest she likes a regular routine.

Question 13:

Her thoughts about the church suggest she has traditional tastes.

Question 14:

Her rejection of the apple with "It isn't proper" implies she is worried about what others might think.

Question 15:

The setting shows she acts in practical ways.

Answer:

1. B. It is one of many tales connected by the frame story.
2. A. The Wife of Bath reveals in the prologue that she is old, and the wife in the tale takes the form of an old woman.
3. B. beautiful or faithful
4. B. Mrs. Whitaker's disinterest in Galaad's gifts drives him to extraordinary efforts.
5. D. She likes to follow a regular routine.
6. C. She has traditional tastes.
7. B. She worries about what her friends might think.
8. C. It shows she acts in practical ways.