The host’s role in the group of pilgrims is not to .

Question:

The Host’s role in the group of pilgrims is NOT to .

1. provide a place to stay

2. offer a reward

3. begin a competition

4. marry the Wife of Bath

4. marry the Wife of Bath

marry the wife of Bath

Explanation:

The Host was a main character in The Canterbury Tales. He welcomed the piligrims and gave them food and drink. The host proposed a contest to keep everyone entertained during the journey. It was a story telling contest and the reward for the winner was a meal paid by the rest of the contestants.

This is the Host's role. However, it can be said that his role is not to marry the wife of Bath.