FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
GEOFFREY CHAUCER
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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four
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six
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two
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one
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Detailed explanation-1: -According to the Prologue, Chaucer’s intention was to write four stories from the perspective of each pilgrim, two each on the way to and from their ultimate destination, St. Thomas Becket’s shrine (making for a total of about 120 stories).
Detailed explanation-2: -The host at the inn suggests each pilgrim tell two tales on the way out and two on the way home to help while away their time on the road. The best storyteller is to be rewarded with a free supper on their return.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: According to the General Prologue, each pilgrim will tell two tales: one on the way to Canterbury and one on the way back to London.
Detailed explanation-4: -Most of the pilgrims are introduced by vivid brief sketches in the “General Prologue.” Interspersed between the 24 tales are short dramatic scenes (called links) presenting lively exchanges, usually involving the host and one or more of the pilgrims.
Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: Chaucer describes the pilgrims of The Canterbury Tales as a “sondry folk", meaning a very diverse group. They all come from different walks of life.