Only 22 of Chaucer’s planned 120 Canterbury Tales exist because he
a.burned the remaining tales for fear of political persecution.
b. died before completing the remaining tales.
c. accepted a diplomatic post in France, where the remaining tales were seized and destroyed.
d. buried the remaining tales, which have yet to be found.
Answer: b
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