Medieval England
In which language were most medieval documents written?
Latin
How many husbands has the Wife of Bath had?
five
Where are the story-tellers traveling?
to Canterbury
After whom does the Miller tell his tale?
The Knight
Why is the Reeve upset by the Miller's tale?
He was a carpenter, so he believes that the Miller's character John (old, a carpenter) was made to mock him
feudalism
How has she made her money?
She is a weaver (with wool), and she has kept inheritance after the death of each husband
Why are they traveling?
they are on a pilgrimage
Describe the Miller
drunk! Boorish!
What is a reeve?
a local official
What language was introduced by William the Conquerer and greatly influenced English?
French
Why is she partly deaf?
She was struck on the head by Jankin for arguing with him
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Name all of the men who love Alisoun:
John, Absolon, Nicholas
What is the Miller's name in "The Reeve's Tale"?
Simkin
What are the three primary estates in fedualism?
peasent, knight, noble
Besides her personal opinions and experience, what else does the Wife of Bath use as evidence for her opinons?
Bible and famous literature
When was The Canterbury Tales written?
between 1387 and 1400
What trick do Nicholas and Alisoun play on the Miller, resulting in the townfolk thinking he is mad?
They convince him there is a second flood coming
Why does John move the cradle to the foot of his bed?
So the Miller's wife will mistakenly join him
The Canterbury Tales were written in English, which was the _______ language
vernacular
What does the Wife of Bath say makes a good husband?
Someone who does what she asks and will be ruled by her law
How many characters are on the pilgrimage?
29
What is the result of the joke that Alisoun and Nicholas try to play on Absolon?
Nicholas gets burned with a poker
What are some "humorous" elements of "The Reeve's Tale" that are offensive to modern society?
rape culture, theft, beating, violence etc