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He stood in the middle of road, staring out into the foggy mist that surrounded him. Squinting, he looked around, trying to distinguish shapes and objects in the gray clouds. Nothing. The only things he could see clearly were his own two hands, wrapped in latex gloves, and the florescent vest which he wore on his chest. He could feel the smoke moving in, inching it's way under his goggles and mask and poisoning him.
Answer: A (overwhelmed)
Explanation: The last sentence says, “This fact was somehow mixed and confused with his opinion of his own situation that it seemed almost a proper reason for tears.” This shows that the guy was so sad because his situation was making him overwhelmed and want to cry.
Canterbury Tales is about a pilgrimage. This in and of itself addresses the importance of religion to England's society during this time. Jestice defines pilgrimages as a journey that Christians took to the tomb of a Saint. Many of those on this pilgrimage were members of the clergy.
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