Question

Which theme most likely underlies the monk’s tale, judging from this passage?. A monk there was, one made for mastery,. An outrider, who loved his venery;. A manly man, to be an abbot able.. Full many a blooded horse had he in stable:. And when he rode men might his bridle hear. A jingling in the whistling wind as clear,. Aye, and as loud as does the chapel bell. Where this brave monk was of the cell.. . A.the earthly nature of figures in the Church B.the monk's oppression of vulnerable peopleC.the opposition of Protestantism and CatholicismD.the admiration one earns from excellent horsmanship

Answer 1

The words used in the passage were archaic and must be searched for definitions in one is not familiar with the terms. In this passage, one clue is the word venery which means pursuit of sexual desire. I think B is the answer since the thought of owning blooded horses was also presented. The monk might be yearning for his sexual fantasies outside the cell where he used force to achieve them.