In the early passus of 'Piers Plowman,' Lady Meed is to be married to which personification of dishonesty?
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Correct answer: False, also called Wrong
Lady Meed (Reward) is betrothed to False, also named Wrong or Falseness. Favel (Flattery) is bound up with the deceit but is not her intended husband, and Conscience opposes the marriage.
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