The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer. It recounts the tales told by individuals on a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. Which of the following was not a character in this work?
- Physician
- Reeve
- Tax Collector
- Yeoman
Answer
The correct answer is C) Tax Collector.
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