What is the main theme of the miller's tale in The Canterbury Tales?
TED-Ed: Everything you need to know to read "The Canterbury Tales" - Iseult Gillespie

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A moral lesson
A tragic love story
A heroic adventure
A comedic and bawdy narrative
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Which language was The Canterbury Tales originally written in?
Old English
Middle English
Modern English
Latin
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What was the purpose of the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?
To escape from war
To visit the Shrine of Saint Thomas Becket
To find treasure
To meet the king
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How does Chaucer use the characters' language in The Canterbury Tales?
To create confusion
To satirize their world views
To teach grammar
To promote unity
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Why is The Canterbury Tales considered unfinished?
Chaucer lost interest
The prologue introduces more stories than are completed
Chaucer passed away before finishing
The manuscript was destroyed
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