What is ironic about the rioters' wish to kill Death?

Question

A.Death is the one who seeks people to kill.
B.The rioters should be concerned about each other's greed.
C.The rioters believe they can be successful.
D. Death and the rioters are thieves.

I think the answer is either A or D. Please help!

Answer 1

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/canterbury/section11.rhtml

Answer 2

i think B is correct

Answer 3

The answer is A :)