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from The Canterbury Tales: “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” Read this excerpt from “The…

from The Canterbury Tales: "The Wife of Bath's Tale"

from The Canterbury Tales: “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”
Read this excerpt from “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” spoken by the crone to the Knight:
“You say I’m old and fowler than a fen
You need not fear to be a cuckold, then./Filth and old age, I’m sure you will agree/Are powerful wardens over chastity.”
1.   What argument is the crone making in favour of her repulsiveness?
a.
It means that she will most likely give him attractive children.
b.
It means that he will not have to worry about controlling his desires.
c.
It means that she will not live long enough to be a burden to him.
d.
It means that he will not have to worry about her being unfaithful.
2.          from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight With which of these statements, from Sir Gavin and   the Green Knight, does Sir Gawain argue that  he  should be the one to accept the Green Knight’s challenge?
A.
If it’s a duel you’re after/We’ll furnish you your fight.”
B.
… No man under Heaven can hurt him, whoever may try.”
C.
“My life would be least missed, if we let out the truth.”
D.
Therefore if you seek to find me, you shall not fail.

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