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Vocabualry
The Prolouge
Characters
The Pardoner's Tale
The Wife of Bath's Tale
100
To walk slowly
What is the definition of sauntered?
100
The Tabard Inn
Where did the pilgrims stay?
100
She has been married 5 times.
How many times has the Wife of Bath been married?
100
An outbreak of plague
What causes Death to stalk (walk/work) the world?
100
England in the time of King Arthur.
What is the main setting of the Wife of Bath's tale?
200
To treat with with disrespect; believing that something/someone is worthless
What is a contempt?
200
Have a contest.
What did the Host suggest the Pilgrims have?
200
She spoke French poorly.
What did the Prioress (Nun) not do so well.
200
Greed and Treachery
What are two qualities the Rioters best represent?
200
Women cannot keep secrets to themselves
What is the point of the Midas story?
300
To scold; to get after
What is the definition of reprove?
300
Four
How many tales must each pilgrim tell?
300
He is well versed in astronomy.
The doctor is well versed in what field?
300
The translation is: Radix Malorum Est Cupiditas
What is the translation of: Greed is the root of all evil?
300
He gave his word he would return.
Why does the Knight decides to return to the queen and meet his fate even before he meets the old woman.
400
To be highly respected.
What is the definition of esteemed?
400
A grand supper/feast
What is the prize for the winner of the contest?
400
Had an ulcer on his knee.
What distinguishing feature did the Cook have?
400
DAILY DOUBLE! Get this question and get a total of 800 points. Here it is: What is ironic about the Pardoner's story?
His story preaches against greed but he is full of avarice and is not ashamed of it.
400
The knight will not be able to back out on his promise.
What is the reason the old woman suddenly leaps up to claim her reward in front of the queen?
500
Asked; pleaded with
What is to implored?
500
Final Jeopardy: To Canterbury to visit St. Thomas Becket's tomb?
Where are the Pilgrims going and what are they going to do once they get there?
500
A Saint Christopher medal.
What does The Yeoman wear?
500
The three rioters are sure that they can destroy Death, and yet they fail to see that they are falling into his trap.
What is an example of Irony in the Pardoner's Tale?
500
It is best for husbands and wives when women rule the marriage.
What is the moral of "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?