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Beowulf Historical Background Review!
Beowulf Historical Background Review!
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In this Quiz, we will go over the historical background of Beowulf.
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1
The Anglo-Saxons had a common language.
True
False
2
What makes the
Beowulf
manuscript so unique?
it is unknown when it was written
one of the only pieces that survived
the author is unknown
has common themes still relevant in literature today
3
What is
altruism
?
Keeping everything to yourself
Doing things for others for unselfish reasons
Valuing everything that furthers personal interest
Giving things away
4
Beowulf
includes an
epic hero
.
Which of these are characteristics of an epic hero? (Up to 3)
Is on a quest
Is significant and glorified
Has superior or superhuman strength, intelligence, and/or courage
Is a male or female of noble birth
5
The Anglo-Saxons admired men of great cowardice.
False
True
6
In literature, an archetype is...
An original model of something that represents human nature
A prototype of a story type
A long narrative poem that traces the adventures of a hero
A composed song about great deeds
7
Which of the following was the
Anglo-Saxon time period
?
350-475 A.D.
100-457 A.D.
250-350 B.C.
449-1066 A.D.
8
What is a
thane
?
A warrior of the King
A hall where the the warriors slept
A story teller
Another name for a king
9
The Angles, Saxons, and Jutes are from which
countries
?
Germany, Scandinavia, and Denmark
Germany, France, and Finland
Wales, England, and Netherlands
England, Scotland, and Ireland
10
What invasion occurred during the
8th-12th centuries
?
The Viking Invasion
The Highland Invasion
The Nordic Invasion
The Roman Invasion
11
Who were the
scops
(pronounced
shops
)? You can choose UP TO two answers!
the King's jesters
the historians
the hero of the story
the storytellers
12
What is the idea of
Wyrd
?
Famine
Death
Fate
Knowledge
13
What was
one uniting factor
that the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes brought with them?
Common clothing
Common language
Common foods
Common religion
14
I feel confident that I will pass this quiz today.
Eh, I could probably get half and that's it. 🤷
YES! I can TOTALLY pass this thing in my sleep. 😴
NO. I am totally gonna fail this thing. 😰
Yes, but only MOST of the answers. 😊
15
Before
the Anglo-Saxons invasion, Britain was inhabited by whom?
Romans and Celts
English and French
Celts, Britons, and Romans
Celts and Britons
16
Why were the
scops
so important to Anglo=Saxon society?
Allowed the Church to keep Biblical stories alive
Allowed warriors to gain immortality through songs
They were the keepers of history
The Anglo-Saxons didn't believe in an after life
17
The first instance of the English language is called "Old English."
False
True
18
Rulers were generous to those who were loyal during the Anglo-Saxon period.
False
True
19
The Anglo-Saxons believed in loyalty to their tribes and leaders.
False
True
20
What is
alliteration
?
A comparison using like or as
A descriptive comparison or renaming of people, places, and things
The repetition of consonant sounds
Rhythmic breaks in the middle of lines
21
Which of the following is
NOT
a characteristic of an
epic poem
?
The hero is either male or female of a great or noble birth
The hero does great deeds in battle or undertakes an extraordinary quest
The setting is broad and includes supernatural realms
hero is a great leader
22
Beowulf is a tale about a hero fighting monsters.
True
False
23
Old English is similar to German and Gaelic.
False
True
