Which of the following statements about The Canterbury Tales are true?

1. A. The General Prologue describes 'wel nyne and twenty' pilgrims meeting at the Tabard Inn.
2. B. The Parson's Tale is the introductory tale and deals with the seven virtues.
3. C. The work is in verse of various metres and in prose.
4. D. Only twenty-three pilgrims tell stories; twenty-four tales are told in all.
5. E. The Prioress's Tale is about a child murdering its mother.

1. AB, D, E only
2. BA, C, D only
3. CA, D, E only
4. DA, B, E only

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Correct answer: B. A, C, D only

Explanation

The Parson's Tale comes last and is a prose treatise on penitence and the Seven Deadly Sins; Melibee is the other prose tale. The Prioress's Tale is about a Christian boy martyred by Jews.