Chaucer's Parson's Tale: Host's Persuasion in Prologue

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What is the occasion for the tales in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

A wedding celebration

A royal banquet

A knight's tournament

A pilgrimage to Thomas a Becket's shrine (correct)

Why did Chaucer choose a pilgrimage as the framework for 'The Canterbury Tales'?

To make the story more mysterious

To celebrate the king's victory

To provide a platform for diverse stories from various characters (correct)

To honor his favorite author

What is the significance of the month of April in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

It signifies the end of the pilgrimage season

It is a month of fasting

It marks the beginning of winter

It symbolizes rebirth and rejuvenation (correct)

What was the status of Thomas a Becket during Chaucer's time?

He was a respected national saint Signup and view all the answers

How many tales does each pilgrim tell on their way to Canterbury, according to the text?

Two Signup and view all the answers

How many pilgrims are there in total in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Thirty Signup and view all the answers

What purpose did Chaucer find in creating a merry company to tell stories in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

To provide a platform for diverse tales based on traveler's characters and professions Signup and view all the answers

'The Canterbury Tales' begins with a pilgrimage to the shrine of whom?

Thomas a Becket Signup and view all the answers

Who narrates 'The Canterbury Tales'?

The narrator himself, likely based on Chaucer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of telling tales on the way to Canterbury in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

To pass time during the journey Signup and view all the answers

Chaucer's Parson's Tale: Host's Persuasion in Prologue

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Questions and Answers

What is the occasion for the tales in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Why did Chaucer choose a pilgrimage as the framework for 'The Canterbury Tales'?

What is the significance of the month of April in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

What was the status of Thomas a Becket during Chaucer's time?

How many tales does each pilgrim tell on their way to Canterbury, according to the text?

How many pilgrims are there in total in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

What purpose did Chaucer find in creating a merry company to tell stories in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

'The Canterbury Tales' begins with a pilgrimage to the shrine of whom?

Who narrates 'The Canterbury Tales'?

What is the purpose of telling tales on the way to Canterbury in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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