what was the occupation of Chaucer's father ?
Correct answer: C. a vintner
- A. leather merchant
- B. civil servant
- C. a vintner
- D. none of the above
Explanation
John Chaucer, Geoffrey's father, was a vintner and wine merchant in London. Thus, vintner is more precise than the broader description of merchant.
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