For what reason was Dante exiled from his home?

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ABecause Pope Boniface VIII was upset by his representation of the church in The Divine Comedy

BBecause many people were deeply offended by The Divine Comedy

CBecause he was embroiled in the conflict between the Black Guelphs and White Guelphs

DBecause Beatrice’s family wanted the two lovers separated

Correct answer

C. Because he was embroiled in the conflict between the Black Guelphs and White Guelphs

Explanation

The correct answer is Because he was embroiled in the conflict between the Black Guelphs and White Guelphs.

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