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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through I Saw a Strange Creature . . ..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the introduction of "I Saw a Strange Creature..." say riddles similar to the semi-metaphorical riddles of the "Exeter Book" occur?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) Writings of the Pearl Poet.
(d) Chaucer's texts.

2. What is the name of Hrothgar's mead-hall?
(a) Hrendrelth.
(b) Heorot.
(c) Hell's Hall.
(d) Hroegrath.

3. What is the author of "The Wanderer" searching for in his elegy?
(a) A new love.
(b) A new ship.
(c) A new wife.
(d) A new lord.

4. Wihtred was king over what people?
(a) South Dane.
(b) Kent.
(c) Daneland.
(d) Geatland.

5. What was the name of the most powerful English king "prior to Alfred"?
(a) Frestern.
(b) Offa.
(c) Leunstead.
(d) Stewenard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Beowulf from?

2. What does Beowulf use to fight Grendel?

3. In what book are the "six so-called Elegies" found?

4. What does "The Seafarer" learn that ships are homes of?

5. What is the name of the governing assemblies from the Anglo-Saxon period?

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