Alisoun
Knight
Old Woman
100

What Is Alisoun's Role?

The Wife Of Bath

100

What punishment does the Queen initially give the knight?

He must discover what women most desire.

100

What does the Old Woman ultimately give the Knight's wife the power to choose?

Whether to be beautiful and faithful or old and loyal?

200

Alisoun presents herself as an experienced speaker on marriage because she's had multiple partners.

True

200

The Knight has a year and a day to find the answer to the Queen's question.

True

200

How does the Old Woman demonstrate power over the knight?

She uses what she knows to make him depend on her for help.

300

What major idea does Alisoun emphasize through her discussion of marriage?

Women should have agency and authority.

300

Who ultimately give the Knight and answer that can save him?

The Old Woman

300

What does the Old Woman demand in exchange for helping the knight?

He must marry her.