In "A Conversation with Geoffrey Ashe," how does Ashe primarily support the claims he makes?

He uses archeology and history to back up his claims.

What is a detail from the excerpt of The Lord of the Rings in lesson 1.6 that reveals the work as fantasy?

Not even the anvils and furnaces of the Dwarves could do that. It has...

Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the Beowulf Gummere translation?

Hrothgar and his men are unaware that the Geats are coming to kill Grendel.

Which of these statements about the prince is best supported by the following passage (lines 202–209)?

His people wish him well on his journey, and he has chosen great warriors..

Which of the following excerpts from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight supports your response to the previous question?

Should you call me, courteous lord,” said Gawain to his king, “to rise..

In The Death of Arthur, what do the following lines reveal mainly about the combatants’ attitudes toward each other?

Arthur and Mordred strongly distrust each other.

Which of the following statements best identifies Grendel’s struggle in the Grendel excerpt in lesson 1.8?

Grendel is seen as a violent giant but he wishes to have the same...

What characteristic does Arthur demonstrate in this passage from Le Morte D'Arthur?

Concern for others over concern for himself

Which of these inferences about Grendel is best supported by the following passage (lines 151–156)?

He would not negotiate with the leaders of Daneland.

Based on the Heaney translation you read in lesson 1.7, what grief did Grendel NOT inflict on the Danes?

He declared himself King of the Danes and sat in Hrothgar's throne.

In "Unsolved Mysteries of History," what do these authors have in common? Monmouth, Mallory, Wace, Troyes, and...

Each of them added their own elements to the King Arthur legend and...

In the excerpt from The Lord of the Rings, why does Gandalf imply Bilbo had sympathy for Gollum but Frodo does not?

Frodo has not seen Gollum and witnessed how wretched he is,

The story Beowulf tells in "Beowulf: a Graphic Novel" is mainly about...

how he emerged from a harrowing test of strength in the ocean

Which passage from the poem most strongly supports the correct answer to the previous question?

“ . . . wonder seized him / to know what manner of men they were..."

Which of the following options is a succinct summary of the Heaney Beowulf translation excerpt?

Grendel terrorizes the Danes for twelve years and refuses to make peace...

In "Unsolved Mysteries of History," what does the author note is the appeal of the King Arthur stories?

They feature a "golden age" of Camelot, and we all want to return to a...

In "Beowulf: A Graphic Novel," his decision to fight with no armor adds to his character mainly by...

showing his courage and confidence

Which of the following best summarizes what happens at the conclusion of the excerpt from The Death of Arthur?

Arthur kills—and is mortally wounded by—his enemy, and disappears...

In Le Morte D'Arthur, the Death of Arthur, which of the following selections best summarizes Arthur's vision?

He sees Gawain, who persuades him to make a treaty with Mordred.

In Grendel, what places do Grendel and Hrothgar and his men fill in society?

Hrothgar and men=upper class Grendel=outcast

Which of the following inferences about Hrothgar is best supported by the following passage from Grendel (paragraph 1)?

Hrothgar believes victory should be displayed so the strength of a people..

The following passage (lines 189–195) mainly shows that

a famed person from the clan of Geats clan has learned of Grendel’s...

What is the ironic climax of the Death of Arthur?

Arthur and Mordred are making a peace treaty when a soldier draws his...

What could we read as a major symbol in the excerpt from "The Lord of the Rings" in lesson 1.6 and why?

The ring could represent anything harmful but charming, WWI, or industri...

In "Beowulf: A Graphic Novel," which of the following is NOT an element that shows how Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon hero?

Beowulf is shown fighting Grendel wearing the king's armor...

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1
In "A Conversation with Geoffrey Ashe," how does Ashe primarily support the claims he makes?
He uses music and history to back up his claims.
He uses literature and legends to back up his claims.
He uses archeology and history to back up his claims.
He uses logic and emotion to back up his claims.
2
What is a detail from the excerpt of The Lord of the Rings in lesson 1.6 that reveals the work as fantasy?
Not even the anvils and furnaces of the Dwarves could do that. It has...
'Deserves it! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve death...
'But why not destroy it, as you say should have been done long ago?'...
'Such questions cannot be answered,' said Gandalf...
3
Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the Beowulf Gummere translation?
Hrothgar had sent his best henchman to greet the Geats’ prince.
Hrothgar and his men were disappointed to find out that less than twenty...
Hrothgar and his men are unaware that the Geats are coming to kill Grendel.
Hrothgar and his men are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Geats.
4
Which of these statements about the prince is best supported by the following passage (lines 202–209)?
His legend can never reach the esteemed level he covets unless he slays...
His people wish him well on his journey, and he has chosen great warriors..
His weakness is sailing, and so he has recruited great sailors to help...
His people resent that their beloved prince is leaving to help the ruler...
5
Which of the following excerpts from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight supports your response to the previous question?
A look of lightning flashed from somewhere in his soul.
Should you call me, courteous lord,” said Gawain to his king, “to rise..
I’m intrigued, and attracted to your door at this time.
With a tug of the reigns he twisted around and, head still in hand...
6
Which of the following are things you might annotate as you read?
All of the above
Questions you are thinking about as you read
Vocabulary
Sentences that strike you as interesting or important
7
"Flavorsome delicacies of flesh were fetched in and the freshest of foods" is an example of which literary device?
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personificaiton
Kennings
8
In The Death of Arthur, what do the following lines reveal mainly about the combatants’ attitudes toward each other?
Both sides wish for and expect a peaceful resolution.
Arthur has a secret plan to defeat Mordred.
Arthur and Mordred strongly distrust each other.
Mordred is apologetic for his treachery toward Arthur.
9
In "Unsolved Mysteries of History," the author says the real King Arthur belonged to which group?
The Britons
The Jutes
The Celts
The Anlgo-Saxons
10
Which of the following statements best identifies Grendel’s struggle in the Grendel excerpt in lesson 1.8?
Grendel depends on Hrothgar for his fame but knows he must destroy him
Grendel is a warrior honored by his people but reviled by the Danes.
Grendel has decided to leave the community of the Danes during a time...
Grendel is seen as a violent giant but he wishes to have the same...
11
What characteristic does Arthur demonstrate in this passage from Le Morte D'Arthur?
Concern for others over concern for himself
Love of war
Patriotism and love of country
Anger at his father for abandoning him
12
Which of these inferences about Grendel is best supported by the following passage (lines 151–156)?
He was Hrothgar’s brother.
He wanted the earls’ gold and wouldn’t rest until he had all of it.
He would not negotiate with the leaders of Daneland.
He wanted to kill the earls of Daneland because they were trying tokillhim.
13
What was the author's main purpose in writing the article "Unsolved Mysteries of History"?
To critique
To entertain
To persuade
To inform
14
Based on the Heaney translation you read in lesson 1.7, what grief did Grendel NOT inflict on the Danes?
He took over Heorot, Hrothgar's mead hall.
He hunted down old and young.
He declared himself King of the Danes and sat in Hrothgar's throne.
He refused to make peace, accept money to make peace, or give reparations..
15
In "Unsolved Mysteries of History," what do these authors have in common? Monmouth, Mallory, Wace, Troyes, and...
They were all characters in the legend of King Arthur.
Each of them added their own elements to the King Arthur legend and...
They were all translators who worked hard to translate the legend King...
They have all written extensively on the question: who is the real King...
16
In the excerpt from The Lord of the Rings, why does Gandalf imply Bilbo had sympathy for Gollum but Frodo does not?
Frodo has never spoken with Gollum, while Bilbo has.
Frodo has always been the more selfish of the two.
Bilbo has always had compassion for those with no friends.
Frodo has not seen Gollum and witnessed how wretched he is,
17
The story Beowulf tells in "Beowulf: a Graphic Novel" is mainly about...
how Breca was killed after seven days by a fearsome sea monster
how he emerged from a harrowing test of strength in the ocean
how Unferth has been drinking too much ale
why he and Breca decided to engage in a dangerous competition
18
What quality does Sir Gawain mainly portray in the excerpt we read of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in lesson 1.11?
Chivalry
Honesty
Adaptability
Hospitality
19
Which passage from the poem most strongly supports the correct answer to the previous question?
“Up then quickly / the Weders' clansmen climbed ashore, / anchored their.."
“Now saw from the cliff a Scylding clansman, / a warden that watched..."
“ . . . wonder seized him / to know what manner of men they were..."
“ . . . clearly ye lack from clansmen here, / my folk's agreement..."
20
Which of the following options is a succinct summary of the Heaney Beowulf translation excerpt?
Beowulf in Geatland hears of Hrothgar's troubles, and he decides...
Grendel terrorizes the Danes for twelve years and refuses to make peace...
Hrothgar orders a great feast in honor of how Beowulf defeated Grendel....
Beowulf's and Hrothgar's men wait in fear for Grendel to come, but...
21
In "Unsolved Mysteries of History," what does the author note is the appeal of the King Arthur stories?
Arthur sees the ghost of his father appear to him and give him a warning...
It features a love story between Lancelot and Guinevere, and we all love...
They feature the bravery of the Picts, appealing to British nationalism.
They feature a "golden age" of Camelot, and we all want to return to a...
22
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Beowulf both demonstrate the clash between Paganism and Christianity.
True
False
23
In "Beowulf: A Graphic Novel," his decision to fight with no armor adds to his character mainly by...
showing that he wants to impress the people in the hall
showing his courage and confidence
showing that he is willing to feel pain
showing he is not easily embarrassed
24
Which of the following best summarizes what happens at the conclusion of the excerpt from The Death of Arthur?
Mordred leads the English to overthrow Arthur’s cruel reign.
Arthur saves the kingdom from Mordred’s rebellion, and takes back the...
Mordred defeats Arthur and brings on a period of misery in England.
Arthur kills—and is mortally wounded by—his enemy, and disappears...
25
How does Lord of the Rings relate to Beowulf?
In both stories, a hero must undergo a quest and perform a task
A and C (triangle and diamond)
Both stories feature wizards and elves.
Both present a story of good and evil.
26
What is one thing that the Green Knight's green clothes could represent?
Envy
Nature and nature worship
Grass
Trees
27
In Le Morte D'Arthur, the Death of Arthur, which of the following selections best summarizes Arthur's vision?
He is stung by an adder and dies.
He sees himself defeat Mordred in battle and take back the throne.
He sees Gawain, who persuades him to make a treaty with Mordred.
He watches Mordred take over the throne of England after his own death.
28
In Grendel, what places do Grendel and Hrothgar and his men fill in society?
Grendel, Hrothgar, and men=middle class
Grendel, Hrothgar, and men=outcasts
Hrothgar and men=upper class Grendel=outcast
Grendel=upper class Hrothgar and men=outcasts
29
How does the perspective differ in Grendel and in the Gummere and Heaney translations of Beowulf?
Grendel provides the monster's side of the story and his thoughts and...
All of the above
Grendel presents the monster as a more sympathetic character who is...
The Gummere and Heaney translations do not provide any of Grendel's...
30
Which of the following inferences about Hrothgar is best supported by the following passage from Grendel (paragraph 1)?
Hrothgar believes that Grendel is the most important giant to beat in...
Hrothgar believes victory should be displayed so the strength of a people..
Hrothgar believes that wealth taken from giants and distributed to...
Hrothgar believes that power should not be handed down from generation...
31
In "Unsolved Mysteries of History," the author argues that a particular historical figure was the real King Arthur.
True
False
32
Based on the Grendel text, Grendel is mainly seen by others as ______________.
Vicious
Dumb
Compassionate
Monstrous
33
The following passage (lines 189–195) mainly shows that
a famed person from the clan of Geats clan has learned of Grendel’s...
the son of Healfdene is the ruler who is tormented by Grendel
Grendel is planning to invade the land of the Geats
the son of Healfdene has summoned a famed warrior from the clan of Geats...
34
What is the ironic climax of the Death of Arthur?
The knights of Camelot still await Arthur's return.
Arthur and Mordred are making a peace treaty when a soldier draws his...
Arthur sees Sir Gawain in a vision He tells him that he must make a peace..
Queen Guinevere begs Arthur not to go to meet Mordred...
35
What could we read as a major symbol in the excerpt from "The Lord of the Rings" in lesson 1.6 and why?
Gandalf's staff could represent strength, power, and steadfastness
The ring could represent anything harmful but charming, WWI, or industri...
Frodo's hood could represent his vulnerability both emotionally...
The ring could represent great wealth amassed in a crooked way
36
In "Beowulf: A Graphic Novel," which of the following is NOT an element that shows how Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon hero?
Beowulf is shown fighting Grendel wearing the king's armor...
While others are depicted praying as they wait for Grendel to come...
When Unfurth tries to put Beowulf down, Beowulf tells the story of...
eowulf is depicted in drawings as extremely, extremely strong.

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