Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf Exam Questions With Correct And Revised Answers.
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Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature:
Beowulf Exam Questions With Correct And
Revised Answers.
Read the passage from Beowulf.
The hero arose, surrounded closely
by his powerful thanes. A party remained
under orders to keep watch on the arms;
the rest proceeded, led by their prince
under H...
Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature:
Beowulf Exam Questions With Correct And
Revised Answers.
Read the passage from Beowulf.
The hero arose, surrounded closely
by his powerful thanes. A party remained
under orders to keep watch on the arms;
the rest proceeded, led by their prince
under Heorot's roof.
And standing on the hearth
in webbed links that the smith had woven,
the fine-forged mesh of his gleaming mail-shirt,
resolute in his helmet, Beowulf spoke:
Which word from the passage is a feature of Anglo-Saxon culture? - answer✔✔thanes
Read the passage from Beowulf.
Wealhtheow came in,
Hrothgar's queen, observing the courtesies.
Adorned in her gold, she graciously saluted
the men in hall, then handed the cup
first to Hrothgar, their homeland's guardian,
urging him to drink deep and enjoy it
because he was dear to them. And he drank it down
like the warlord he was, with festive cheer.
So the Helming woman went on her rounds,
queenly and dignified, decked out in rings,
offering the goblet to all ranks,
treating the household and the assembled troop
until it was Beowulf's turn to take it from her hand.
With measured words she welcomed the Geat
and thanked God for granting her wish
that a deliverer she could believe in would arrive
to ease their afflictions.
Which inference is most supported by the passage? - answer✔✔Wealhtheow has not been
impressed by the men who have fought Grendel up to this point.
Which excerpt from the modern translation of Beowulf most strongly reflects the half-line style
of Old English poetry? - answer✔✔will go and ask him
about your coming here, then hurry back
Read the passage from Beowulf.
From where he crouched at the king's feet,
Unferth, a son of Ecglaf's, spoke
contrary words. Beowulf's coming,
his sea-braving, made him sick with envy:
he could not brook or abide the fact
that anyone else alive under heaven
might enjoy greater regard than he did:
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