Old English Unit Test

Question 1

For how many years is Beowulf king of Geatland before he fights the dragon?

Accepted Answer

fifty

Question 2

Old English poetry is characterized primarily by end rhymes, with no emphasis placed on alliteration.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 3

What is Grendel's evil lineage? In other words, to whom is Grendel related?

Accepted Answer

Cain from the Bible, who murdered his brother, Abel

Question 4

The main idea or message of a story often expressed as a general statement about life. This is a

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theme

Question 5

Anglo-Saxon/Old English became dominant in the area that we now call England in what time period?

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About 450 to 1100 C.E.

Question 6

"... my own wayfaring, I a woman tell ..." The comma on this single line of poetry is an example of

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caesura

Question 7

tough... terrible... ton... two... These are examples of

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alliteration

Question 8

In the beginning of Beowulf, what happens in the mead hall to evoke the anger of Grendel?

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The Danes are playing music and having a good time

Question 9

The entire Beowulf poem takes place in the region that is now

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Sweden/Denmark

Question 10

What is a scop?

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all of the above

Question 11

What religion did the original Germanic tribes practice when they first came to what we now call England?

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Paganism

Question 12

Who or what is Wiglaf?

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a brave soldier who helps Beowulf fight a dragon

Question 13

The original author/authors of Old English poetry were unknown poets from 10 or more centuries ago.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

"batter these ramparts" ... The sound of the letter "a" in this quote is an example of

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assonance

Question 15

After Anglo-Saxons began settling what is now England, most of them converted to

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Christianity

Question 16

A poem that expresses sorrow and longing is called a(n)

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elegy

Question 17

How long does Grendel haunt Herot?

Accepted Answer

twelve winters

Question 18

"Wave tumult" and "whale's home" both mean "ocean." These are examples of

Accepted Answer

kenning

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