The Canterbury Tales

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Who serves as the master of ceremonies for the storytelling contest?

  • The Tabard Inn
  • The pilgrims
  • Harry Bailly (correct)
  • Thomas à Becket

Where do the pilgrims gather before embarking on their journey?

  • Canterbury
  • Thomas à Becket's shrine
  • London
  • Southwark (correct)

What is the framing device for the collection of stories?

  • A journey
  • A shrine
  • A contest
  • A pilgrimage (correct)

How many pilgrims are introduced in the 'General Prologue'?

<p>30 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the short dramatic scenes called links?

<p>To present lively exchanges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?

<p>The purpose of the pilgrimage is to visit the shrine of Thomas à Becket in Canterbury, Kent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as the host of the Tabard Inn?

<p>Harry Bailly serves as the host of the Tabard Inn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many tales are there in The Canterbury Tales?

<p>There are 24 tales in The Canterbury Tales.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the host in the storytelling contest?

<p>The host serves as the master of ceremonies for the contest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Chaucer complete the full plan for his book?

<p>No, Chaucer did not complete the full plan for his book. The return journey from Canterbury is not included and some of the pilgrims do not tell stories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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