Question

The Canterbury Tales

1. According to the excerpt, why did the squire try to do well during battles?

Question 1 options:

A)
to save an army

B)
to impress a woman

C)
to help his country


D)
to make his father proud

Answer 1

b) to impress a woman

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: B) to impress a woman

Explanation: The Squire fights in the hope of winning favor with his “lady.” His talents are those of the courtly lover—singing, playing the flute, drawing, writing, and riding. Though the Squire has fought in battles with great strength and agility, like his father, he is also devoted to love.