Which historical event most likely influenced the story choices of the monk?
a. black plague
b. french invasion 1888
c. hundred years' war
d. protestant reformation

A. Black Plague

Explanation:

The Black Plague was a devastating epidemic that took place from around 1347 to 1351. The plague was extremely deadly, and it killed an estimated 75 to 200 million people in Europe and Asia. Medieval literature, art and culture was extremely influenced by this catastrophe. As Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales during this time period, it is likely that this historical event influenced the story choices of the monk.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.