Considering this story is based on a pagan culture, it seems odd that there are so many Christian themes. What is an explanation for this?

The scribes who wrote it down were Christian monks who related it to the religion of their time.

It was written later than originally thought.

It's origins are in the Roman empire rather than the Germanic tribes.

The scop who passed the tale on changed it to please the king he told it to.

Which of the following is NOT a quality of the epic hero?

He will sacrifice his honor for the greater good.

He goes on a journey to defeat a monster and prove himself.

He does everything for glory and is not afraid to boast of his accomplishments.

What is elegiac poetry?

laments the deaths of loved ones and the passing of earlier, better times

describes the deeds of warriors and rulers

Which of the following is NOT a character trait of an epic hero?

Has superhuman strength or intelligence

Risks death for the greater good of society

Reflects the ideals of a particular society

Intro to Beowulf Practice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What years represent the Anglo-Saxon era?

55BC-1066AD

449AD-1066AD

55BC-409AD

409AD-1066AD

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What virtues did the Anglo-Saxons value?

Patience and humility

Loyalty, bravery, generosity, and friendship

Faith in God, family, friendship

Peace, happiness, and grace

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are "scops?"

High-level warriors

Leaders of a tribe

A kind of weapon

Singers of songs

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What religion gradually takes over in the Anglo-Saxon culture?

Christianity

Norse Religion

Islam

Animism

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invaded and defeated the Anglo-Saxons in 1066AD?

The Angles, Saxons, and Jutes

The Romans

The Celts

The Normans

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Two-word poetic renamings in Medieval poetry.

Kennings

Jennings

Caesuras

Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of a kenning?

The weather was super hot in the desert.

Water flowed from the fountain like syrup.

With gas prices dropping, I'm going to buy a gas-guzzler.

The drinks in the fridge were ice-cold.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Intro to Beowulf Practice

What years represent the Anglo-Saxon era?

What virtues did the Anglo-Saxons value?

What are "scops?"

What religion gradually takes over in the Anglo-Saxon culture?

Who invaded and defeated the Anglo-Saxons in 1066AD?

Two-word poetic renamings in Medieval poetry.

Which is an example of a kenning?

True or False: Beowulf is the oldest known English epic poem.

Beowulf was composed by what ancient culture?

Anglo-Saxon culture relied heavily on one's ____________ to the king.

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