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10. from Beowulf, "Grendel," "The Coming of Grendel," and "The Battle with Grendel".

Which of these helps qualify Beowulf as an epic poem?
A. Its protagonist escapes harm for much of the tale.
B. It reflects both Christian and pagan influences.
C. It is both graphic and historically accurate.
D. It is written in a lofty, serious style.

11. from Beowulf, "Grendel's Mother" and "The Battle with Grendel's Mother"

Which of these Anglo-Saxon values is most in evidence when the Geats sit by the lake as Beowulf does battle with Grendel's mother?
A. loyalty
B. resignation
C. strength
D. courage

12. from Beowulf, "The Battle with the Dragon" and "The Death of Beowulf"

Why do the Geats carry Grendel's heavy head all the way back to Herot?
A. out of fear
B. out of pride
C. out of necessity
D. out of sorrow

13. from Beowulf, "The Battle with the Dragon" and "The Death of Beowulf"

Who is the protagonist in "The Battle with the Dragon?"
A. Beowulf
B. Hrothgar
C. the dragon
D. the Frisians

14. from The Exeter Book, "The Seafarer, "The Wanderer," and "The Wanderer," and "The Wife's Lament"

In "The Seafarer," which of the following is named as a threat issued by Fate?
A. glory
B. hardship
C. age
D. loneliness

15. from The Exeter Book, "The Seafarer," "The Wanderer," and "The Wife's Lament'

Which of these explains why the author of "The Wife's Lament" is not allowed to pursue a different life?
A. she is unwed
B. she is ill
C. she is elderly
D. she is a woman

16. Which of these is true of "The Seafarer," "The Wanderer," and "The Wife's Lament?"

A. All three present a woman's perspective.
B. All three present a sailor's perspective.
C. All three describe the loneliness of exile.
D. All three celebrate Anglo-Saxon values

Answer 1

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