The right answer is "A. The clergy "
You should be referring to the quote from "The Canterbury Tales" where the word gold is used to represent the clergy in all its purity that leaves it in such a high standard that nothing can reach it, just as gold can not be attained by rust.
Oh thats easy! C should be your answer
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An author's argument is the opinion or belief that he or she wants to persuade readers to believe.
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