The characters in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales are traveling to the site of:
A)Jesus's crucifixion.
B)the murder of Thomas Beckett.
C)the battle of Tours.
D)the battle of Hastings.
E)King Arthur's coronation.

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The characters in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales are traveling to the site of the murder of Thomas Beckett. This site is the Canterbury Cathedral in England, and the pilgrimage was a common practice in medieval times. Chaucer's characters are representative of different social classes and professions, and their stories provide a commentary on society and human nature.

The Characters in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales Are Traveling to the Site