1. what is the topic of a paragraph?
a.
the title of the section
b.
the first sentence of the paragraph
c.
word, name or phrase that tells who or what the author is writing about
d.
the reason the author wrote the paragraph

the answer is: tabard inn, southwark.

in "the canterbury tales," by geoffrey chaucer, the twenty-nine diverse group of pilgrims is staying at a tavern in southwark, london, as they are traveling to canterbury. they wish to visit the relics of saint thomas becket in canterbury   cathedral in order to him for his when they underwent necessities.

he has become more humble and patient in battle.