The Wife of Bath

In this lesson, we will explore what the role of women was in the middle ages and how Chaucer presents the character of the Wife of Bath within this context.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What was the role of a Friar?

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Q2.Which Estate were the clergy (members of the Church, such as Friars and Prioresses)?

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Q3.What was a Friar SUPPOSED to spend his time doing?

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Q4.Which adjective best describes the Friar in The Canterbury Tales?

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Q5.What is a stereotype?

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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.What was the role of a Friar?

1/5

Q2.Which Estate were the clergy (members of the Church, such as Friars and Prioresses)?

2/5

Q3.What was a Friar SUPPOSED to spend his time doing?

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Q4.Which adjective best describes the Friar in The Canterbury Tales?

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Q5.What is a stereotype?

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The Wife of Bath

Use these questions to test your knowledge of Lesson 7: The Wife of Bath.

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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The Wife of Bath

Use these questions to test your knowledge of Lesson 7: The Wife of Bath.

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?

4/5

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

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Lesson summary: The Wife of Bath

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