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What are the two main influences on the text of Beowulf?

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Christianity and Paganism

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What does Anglo-Saxon refer to?

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A person of Germanic descent who conquered and settled in England.

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What is a trained storyteller and musician in Anglo-Saxon culture called?

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Scop

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What do epic poems typically depict?

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Extraordinary people doing extraordinary things.

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In what language was Beowulf originally written?

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Olde English.

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What is the significance of the term 'scop' in Anglo-Saxon literature?

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Scops were responsible for preserving and sharing oral traditions and history through storytelling.

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What is the primary theme of Beowulf?

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The struggle between good and evil.

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What type of literary work is Beowulf classified as?

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An epic poem.

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What are the characteristics of an epic hero as seen in Beowulf?

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An epic hero is often noble, possesses great strength, and undertakes a journey or quest.

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What role does fate play in Beowulf?

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Fate is a recurring theme, often influencing the characters' destinies.