Where were the pilgrims going in the Canterbury tales ?
Correct answer: B. To the shrine of saint thomas becket at canterbury cathedral
- A. To the shrine of st. Peter at Canterbury cathedral
- B. To the shrine of saint thomas becket at canterbury cathedral
- C. both A and B
- D. None of these
Explanation
The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales travel to Canterbury Cathedral to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket. Saint Peter’s principal shrine is in Rome, so option A is incorrect and “both” cannot be right.
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