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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Kingdom of God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Hrothgar's kingdom?
(a) East Saxon.
(b) Northumbria.
(c) Hwicca.
(d) Daneland.

2. In "The Wanderer," from whom does the wanderer plead for pity and mercy?
(a) God.
(b) His wife.
(c) The sea.
(d) His lord.

3. What century was it when pagan Germanic tribesman "swarmed" into England?
(a) 6th.
(b) 4th.
(c) 7th.
(d) 5th.

4. Who was "Letter to the English" meant to act as moral support for?
(a) Duke Sententon.
(b) Prince Kent.
(c) King Alfred.
(d) Earl Thorkel.

5. What does Beowulf give to Wiglaf to signify Wiglaf's rise to king?
(a) A goblet.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A banner.
(d) A sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wihtred was king over what people?

2. In what year was Bede born?

3. Who is jealous of Beowulf?

4. According to "The Wife's Lament," what "goes side by side with those who suffer longing for a loved one"?

5. In what year was Cuthbert's coffin opened in Durham Cathedral?

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