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- 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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5 Questions
Q1.
Who was the Wife of Bath?
A member of a religious community of men.
A member of a religious community of women
A woman who is head of a house of nuns.
Q2.
What were the two options for most women in the Middle Ages?
Marry or get a job.
Serve the Monarch as a Knight or a Lord.
Q3.
Which colour is the Wife of Bath associated with?
Black
Blue
Yellow
Q4.
Which word best describes the Wife of Bath?
Inexperienced
Shy
Unskilled
Q5.
What are the negative things Chaucer tells us about the Wife of Bath?
She is attractive, successful and talented.
She is shy, unskilled and inexperienced.
5 Questions
Q1.
What was the role of a Miller?
A man who served his lord as a soldier in armour and on horseback.
A member of a religious community of men.
A member of a religious community of women.
Q2.
Which estate does the Miller belong to?
First Estate (clergy)
Second Estate (nobility)
Q3.
Which adjective best describes the Miller?
Honest
Intelligent
Small
Q4.
Which animals is the Miller compared to?
Cat and hippo
Dog and bear
Rabbit and owl
Q5.
Which colour is the Miller associated with?
Black
Blue
Yellow