Quiz 11 Flashcards
On what basis did the Wife of bath choose her husbands?
purse and money chest
What does the wife of bath mean “If you have enough, you ought not to complain”?
sex
Why is it natural that a man should be more patient and give in to his wife?
because they are more reasonable
What is Alison’s reaction when Jenkin implores her forgiveness?
she hits him on the cheek
T/F: For the rest of their mairrage, Alison was both kind and faithful to Jenkin
True
Of what was the young knight guilty?
rape
What must the knight promise the old woman?
his troth
What did the knight say women desire most to have?
sovereignty
What does the old woman say “Is not bequeathed along with property”?
true gentleness must come from grace with out place
What does the young knight say “is such a cross”?
her low lineage/ social status
What is the old womens final promise to the young knight?
to be fair and good
What style of speech does the pardoner strive “to form” when he preaches?
impressive speech
What first thing does the Pardoner display before he begins to preach?
Papul bul
What does the Pardoner care nothing about?
correction of sin
What sorts of people supposedly love tales that are old?
stupid people
