Okay... I have a question on one of my english papers that asks "The pilgrims agree to tell tales during the journey to..."
a) Preserve their stories for the future
b) Win a free meal and entertain one another
c) reduce fighting and bickering
d) teach the innkeeper a lesson about pride
If anyone knows what the answer is... it'd be greatly appreciated. Thank you. :)
2006-10-27 05:10:02 · 5 answers · asked by uhhsure8701 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It's B. Chaucer (the narrator) joined the party of pilgrims at an inn. The following morning, the innkeeper suggested that they have a contest--whoever told the best story on the way to Canterbury would get a free meal at the inn on the return trip. The innkeeper then travelled with them to judge the contest.
2006-10-27 08:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Amy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I can recall from long ago schooldays, the Pilgrims decided to tell tales in order to entertain one another on the long journey.
I can't recall the free meal - though I suppose it is not beyond reason to think that the person who told the most interesting story might receive a 'free meal' (i.e., one paid for by the others) as a reward for his/her prowess.
2006-10-27 05:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by avian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of each pilgrim telling two stories was to relieve the boredom of the long slow journey. I really dislike multiple choice questions because even though you know the answer, sometimes it just doesn't seem to fit.
I would have to say that (B) comes closest.
2006-10-27 05:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
delight and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger finding for Alaska by John eco-friendly The Sisterhood of the traveling Pants by Ann Brashares The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
2016-10-16 11:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is B.
2006-10-27 05:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Ben M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋