Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What literary genre is The Merchant's Tale classified as?
What literary genre is The Merchant's Tale classified as?
Romantic fabliau
What is the central philosophical question explored throughout the tale?
What is the central philosophical question explored throughout the tale?
Free will vs. fate
How long has the Merchant been married when he tells his tale?
How long has the Merchant been married when he tells his tale?
Two months
How many years did Januarie live as a bachelor before deciding to marry?
How many years did Januarie live as a bachelor before deciding to marry?
Sixty years
Which is NOT one of Januarie's stated motivations for marriage?
Which is NOT one of Januarie's stated motivations for marriage?
True love for May
What is May's age and social status?
What is May's age and social status?
Under 20, peasant girl
What biblical location does Januarie's walled garden allude to?
What biblical location does Januarie's walled garden allude to?
Garden of Eden
What does the god Pluto do to Januarie, then later reverse?
What does the god Pluto do to Januarie, then later reverse?
Strikes him blind then restores sight
What excuse does May give for her actions in the pear tree?
What excuse does May give for her actions in the pear tree?
Struggling w/ stranger would cure blindness
Why does the Host stop complaining about his own wife in the epilogue?
Why does the Host stop complaining about his own wife in the epilogue?
He fears men will report to his wife