Which of the following is NOT true about epic heroes?

They are early examples of anti-heros, not typically heroic

A "stock epithet" is...

A phrase repeated in an epic to emphasize certain traits

An epic hero's character traits...

Reflect the ideals of the society he or she belongs to

Mead Halls were used for all of the following EXCEPT...

Court cases in an early judicial system

Which of the following statements is true about travel in the Anglo Saxon era?

People traveled frequently but travel was quite dangerous

The United Kingdom consists of...

England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

What is an epic poem?

Long (book-length) narrative poem about a heroic journey

Descriptive phrase that takes the place of a noun

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Survey of British Literature I Exam Review (1)

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Quiz to review for the Survey of British Literature I final exam. Focus is on Anglo-Saxon era background knowledge and characteristics of an epic poem.

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1
True or False: The plot of an epic poem often includes a long and difficult journey
False
True
2
Calling the character Achilles "swift-footed Achilles" over and over is an example of...
Metonymy
Extended metaphor
Stock epithet
Kenning
3
When did the Anglo Saxon era take place?
5th to 6th century
5th century to 1066
1066 to 1837
20th century
4
What are the 3 parts of a heroic journey?
Childhood, adolescence, adulthood
Setting off, asking for help, gaining independence
Departure, Initiation, Return
Innocence, corruption, understanding
5
Which of the following is NOT true about epic heroes?
Their actions affect a large group of people
They are important (noble birth, historical/mythic figures)
They perform courageous, sometimes superhuman, acts
They are early examples of anti-heros, not typically heroic
6
Where did the Anglo Saxons come from?
North Africa
Scandinavia
East Asia
The European continent
7
True or False: Epic poems strive for realism, so supernatural events or characters are uncommon
True
False
8
Which of the following was NOT a job commonly held in the Anglo Saxon era?
Writer
Craftsman
Farmer
Soldier
9
A "stock epithet" is...
Unexpected comparison of two unlike things
Long list of items, objects, or people
Descriptive phrase that takes the place of a noun
A phrase repeated in an epic to emphasize certain traits
10
An epic hero's character traits...
Reflect the ideals of the society he or she belongs to
Are unpredictable and depend on the author's opinions
Are rebellious, often subverting society
Reflect abstract ideals that transcend one specific society
11
Mead Halls were used for all of the following EXCEPT...
Distributing winnings from battle
Feasting and drinking
Court cases in an early judicial system
Telling stories and singing songs
12
True or False: The tone of an epic poem is usually humorous and sarcastic
True
False
13
Which of the following statements is true about travel in the Anglo Saxon era?
People traveled frequently on safe and well-maintained roads
Travel was dangerous so people mostly stayed in one place
People traveled frequently but travel was quite dangerous
Communities were self-contained so travel was unnecessary
14
The Anglo Saxon era can also be called the...
Enlightenment
Dark Ages
English Renaissance
Early Middle Ages
15
True or False: An epic takes place in a vast setting that covers a lot of different areas
False
True
16
The United Kingdom consists of...
England, Scotland, and Wales
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, and Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland
17
What is an epic poem?
Long (book-length) narrative poem about a heroic journey
Poem that exceeds more than 1000 lines
Poem that deals specifically with stories of a royal family
Poetry specific to the Anglo Saxon era
18
A "kenning" is...
Descriptive phrase that takes the place of a noun
A phrase repeated in an epic to emphasize certain traits
Long list of items, objects, or people
Unexpected comparison of two unlike things
19
True or False: Dialogue in an epic poem is usually informal and contains slang
True
False
20
True or False: The theme of an epic poem reflects ideals like good v. evil or life and death
False
True
21
Ancient British people who lived in Britain before the Anglo Saxons were called...
Germanics
Kents
Picts
Brittons
22
What language did the Anglo Saxons speak?
Early Modern English
Modern English
Old English
Middle English
23
Saying "heaven's enemy" instead of using Grendel's name is an example of...
Stock epithet
Synecdoche
Anaphora
Kenning

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