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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Beowulf's death?
(a) Dragon fire.
(b) Dragon bite.
(c) He drowns in the ocean.
(d) He falls from a cliff.

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

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

4. What does the Introduction to the Law section say was gagged upon when fed to Ecclesiastics if they were found guilty?
(a) Consecrated wine.
(b) Bread and cheese.
(c) Saturated wheat.
(d) Mashed grains.

5. What is the name of Hrothgar's queen?
(a) Wealhtheow.
(b) Ecgtheow.
(c) Hygd.
(d) Halga.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides "The Wife's Lament," what is the only other Anglo-Saxon poem written by a woman?

2. What is the name of the High Priest who "replied without hesitation in "King Edwin's Council"?

3. In "The Wanderer," from whom does the wanderer plead for pity and mercy?

4. How many shillings will it cost someone if they were to "breach the Church's protection"?

5. When does the author believe that "Waldere" was written?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Beowulf say about his upcoming battle with Grendel?

2. What must Beowulf do to kill Grendel's mother?

3. What happened on Christmas day in 597 in Anglo-Saxon history?

4. What purpose did the scop have in Anglo-Saxon history?

5. What two things is "The Battle of Maldon" concerned with in regard to theme?

6. Explain the procedure of lawsuits for Anglo-Saxons.

7. What is the Germanic Code?

8. Why does Unferth challenge Beowulf's fame?

9. Who was defined as the "most unfortunate man" in Anglo-Saxon society?

10. Why did Caedmon state that he left the feast and went to the stables?

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