The Miller

In this lesson, we will explore how Chaucer presents the character of the Miller and reflect on what we have learnt about each of the pilgrims so far.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Who was the Wife of Bath?

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Q2.What were the two options for most women in the Middle Ages?

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Q3.Which colour is the Wife of Bath associated with?

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Q4.Which word best describes the Wife of Bath?

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Q5.What are the negative things Chaucer tells us about the Wife of Bath?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Who was the Wife of Bath?

1/5

Q2.What were the two options for most women in the Middle Ages?

2/5

Q3.Which colour is the Wife of Bath associated with?

3/5

Q4.Which word best describes the Wife of Bath?

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Q5.What are the negative things Chaucer tells us about the Wife of Bath?

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The Miller

Use these questions to test your knowledge of Lesson 8: The Miller.

Q1.What was the role of a Miller?

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Q2.Which estate does the Miller belong to?

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Q3.Which adjective best describes the Miller?

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Q4.Which animals is the Miller compared to?

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Q5.Which colour is the Miller associated with?

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The Miller

Use these questions to test your knowledge of Lesson 8: The Miller.

Q1.What was the role of a Miller?

1/5

Q2.Which estate does the Miller belong to?

2/5

Q3.Which adjective best describes the Miller?

3/5

Q4.Which animals is the Miller compared to?

4/5

Q5.Which colour is the Miller associated with?

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Lesson summary: The Miller

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