Read the excerpt from the General Prolgue to the Canterbury Tales.Also I beg you to forgive it meIf I overlooked all standing and degreeAs regards the order in which people comeHere in this tally, as I set them down:My wits are none too bright, as you can see.
Answer
A
The narrator claims that he is a particularly good storyteller who will relate every bit of the tales he is about to hear. This makes him a reliable narrator.
B
The narrator is truthful and very well educated. These traits promise that he will relate the stories he is about to hear with complete accuracy.
C
The narrator apologizes for any omissions in his tale and explains that he is not very intelligent. Despite this, he is still a reliable narrator.
D
The narrator is hindered in his ability to accurately retell the stories as they are shared with him. He is an unreliable narrator.
Explanation
The narrator apologizes for possibly failing to keep the pilgrims in their proper order and says, “My wits are none too bright.” These admissions suggest that his account may be affected by his limitations, so D, which describes him as an unreliable narrator, is the best choice. C is tempting because he openly admits his weakness, but the excerpt does not establish that he is still reliable.
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