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Who is considered the 'father of English literature'?
Who is considered the 'father of English literature'?
In 'The House of Fame', who does the narrator dream about a temple dedicated to?
In 'The House of Fame', who does the narrator dream about a temple dedicated to?
Which god wakes up the narrator in 'The House of Fame'?
Which god wakes up the narrator in 'The House of Fame'?
What poetic meter was Geoffrey Chaucer especially important in developing?
What poetic meter was Geoffrey Chaucer especially important in developing?
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Where did Geoffrey Chaucer become the first writer to be buried?
Where did Geoffrey Chaucer become the first writer to be buried?
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'The House of Fame' features a building where names of famous people are carved. Where is this building located?
'The House of Fame' features a building where names of famous people are carved. Where is this building located?
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During the late Middle English period, which language was predominantly used prior to English becoming more widespread?
During the late Middle English period, which language was predominantly used prior to English becoming more widespread?
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What major impact did the Black Plague have on England during the late Middle English period?
What major impact did the Black Plague have on England during the late Middle English period?
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Which social class emerged as a result of the scarcity of laborers during the late Middle English period?
Which social class emerged as a result of the scarcity of laborers during the late Middle English period?
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What contributed to the spread of literacy during the late Middle English period?
What contributed to the spread of literacy during the late Middle English period?
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Why did peasants and laborers have to learn English during the late Middle English period?
Why did peasants and laborers have to learn English during the late Middle English period?
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What significant development occurred in creative writing during the late Middle English period?
What significant development occurred in creative writing during the late Middle English period?
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