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Who serves as the master of ceremonies for the storytelling contest?
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?
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?
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'?
How many pilgrims are introduced in the 'General Prologue'?
What is the purpose of the short dramatic scenes called links?
What is the purpose of the short dramatic scenes called links?
What is the purpose of the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?
What is the purpose of the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?
Who serves as the host of the Tabard Inn?
Who serves as the host of the Tabard Inn?
How many tales are there in The Canterbury Tales?
How many tales are there in The Canterbury Tales?
What is the role of the host in the storytelling contest?
What is the role of the host in the storytelling contest?
Did Chaucer complete the full plan for his book?
Did Chaucer complete the full plan for his book?