Question

Which excerpt from "the prologue" of the Canterbury tales best indicates that the nun is a compassionate person? A. "Her veil was gathered in a seemly way,/her nose was elegant

B. "And well she sang a service, with a fine/ intoning through her nose
C. "She used to weep if she saw a mouse /caught in a trap, if it were dead..."
D. But she could carry a morsel up and keep/ the smallest drop from falling

Answer 1

In my opinion, the correct answer is C. "She used to weep if she saw a mouse /caught in a trap, if it were dead..." In other words, the nun is so compassionate and kind-hearted that she couldn't bear the sight of any living being harmed. The other options describe her physical looks, commitment to her job, and assiduousness.