Question

select the correct text in the passage.
which line from chaucer’s “general prologue” to the canterbury tales is a reference to the feudal social structure of medieval england?
full worthy was he in his liege-lord’s war,
and therein had he ridden (none more far)
as well in christendom as heathenesse,
and honoured everywhere for worthiness.
at alexandria, he, when it was won;

Explanation:

To determine the line referencing the feudal social structure, we analyze the concept of feudalism, which involves a liege - lord (a feudal superior) and vassals (those who serve the liege - lord). The line “full worthy was he in his liege - lord’s war” contains the term “liege - lord”, which is a key element of the feudal system, as it shows the relationship between a vassal (the “he” in the line) and his feudal lord during times of war. Other lines either talk about his travels (like “and therein had he ridden (none more far)”, “as well in Christendom as heathenesse”, “at Alexandria, he, when it was won”) or his general worthiness (“and honoured everywhere for worthiness”), which do not directly relate to the feudal social structure.

Answer:

full worthy was he in his liege - lord’s war,