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INTRODUCTION TO ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE; BEOWULF
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INTRODUCTION TO ANGLO-SAXONLITERATURE; BEOWULF
Characteristics of Anglo-Saxon culture: - Answer: Warrior tribes - Lords and
Thanes - Gift-giving.
- Hospitality and feasts
- Pagan and Christian traditions.
What elements distinguish Anglo-Saxon culture? Check all that apply. - ANSWER
A society divided into warrior tribes.
A focus on gift-giving and hospitality.
A combination of pagan and Christian customs.
Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon poem that was written down around 1000 CE. - The
answer is true.
ANSWER: The story is set in sixth-century Scandinavia
- Describes the heroic actions of a warrior named Beowulf.
- Combines elements of pagan and Christian culture.
The plot of Beowulf: - ANSWER: Hrothgar is the King of the Danes
- A monster named Grendel has attacked Heorot, Hrothgar's hall.
- Beowulf, a famed warrior, belongs to a tribe named the Geats.
- Beowulf battles Grendel, then his mother.
, - Beowulf becomes King of the Geats and defeats a dragon.
Beowulf: - Answer. A Geat wins three great battles.
Grendel: - Answer: A monster who attacks Heorot.
Heorot: ANSWER Hrothgar's Hall
Hrothgar: - Answer: The King of the Danes.
An inference is ________ - answer A conclusion can be reached based on evidence
in a text.
Read the section about Beowulf's followers. Which inference is most supported by
the passage? - ANSWER The warriors are disciplined and well-equipped.
Which evidence in the chapter best supports the conclusion that the thanes are loyal
and faithful to their leader? Check all that apply. - ANSWER: "Surrounded closely
/ by his powerful thanes"
"Led by their prince"
Which aspect of Anglo-Saxon culture is portrayed in this passage?
"I'll take this message.
In accordance with your wishes, to our great king,
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