Question

Choose the meaning of the bold word in the following question.
And thus I preach against the very vice / I make my living out of—avarice. (The Canterbury Tales, “The Pardoner’s Tale")
(1 point)
Responses

greed
greed

important edict
important edict

weakness of character
weakness of character

rule of law
rule of law

Answer 1

Choose the meaning of the bold word in the following question.
If there be one among you that is willing / to have my absolution for a shilling. (The Canterbury Tales, “The Pardoner’s Tale")
(1 point)
Responses

prayer garment
prayer garment

confessions
confessions

prediction
prediction

remission of sin

Answer 2

greed

Answer 3

remission of sin