Arrange the following writers in order of birth:

1. A. Oscar Wilde
2. B. William Langland
3. C. Geoffrey Chaucer
4. D. John Dryden
5. E. Alexander Pope

1. AB, C, D, E, A
2. BA, B, C, E, D
3. CB, C, D, A, E
4. DC, B, A, D, E

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Correct answer: A. B, C, D, E, A

Explanation

Langland (c. 1332) → Chaucer (c. 1343) → Dryden (1631) → Pope (1688) → Wilde (1854).