What did Venerable Bede write?

A History of the English Church and People.

The Legendary hero of the Northern past.

What did Epic poems do?

They praised the deeds of heroic warriors.

They reflected everyday life and values.

They dealt with the issues of marriage and managing the family estate.

Professional poets who recited and performed epics.

Monks who traveled around telling stories.

Latin engravers who enjoy love.

A Roman missionary who established a monastery at Canterbury.

A Latin Chancellor who enjoyed writing.

A free man who enjoyed becoming a legend.

Which is an example of a kenning?

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

The weather was super hot in the desert.

Water flowed from the fountain like syrup.

The drinks in the fridge were ice-cold.

Beowulf slays Grendel in order to—

save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster

keep Herot from being destroyed

prevent Grendel from invading the land of the Geats

carry off the treasure in Grendel’s lair

In the "Ballad of Barbara Allan,” Barbara snubs John because he

didn't tell everyone how much he loved her

In "Get Up and Bar the Door," what pact does the man make with his wife?

whoever speaks first must get up and bar the door

he would bar the door is she made him pudding brew

they would not the bar door even if Indians came to attack

he would always bar the door before they went to bed

What happens after Sir Gawain beheads the Green Knight?

the Green Knight picks up his head and rides off

Sir Gawain takes his head back to the hall

the Green Knight attacks Sir Gawain

How is the end of "The Pardoner's Tale" ironic?

they find more money under the tree

they don't find what they are looking for although they search diligently

What is the moral of "The Pardoner's Tale"?

the love of money is the root of all evil

he who has friends must show himself friendly

"They made a paction tween them twa, / They made it form and sure, / That the first word whaeer should speak, / Should rise and bar the door." comes from

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

"If any one in this hall considers himself so hardy, be his blood so bold or his brain in his head, that he dare strike one stroke for another I shall give him as a gift this mighty ax." comes from

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

"Take thy way to the Green Chapel, I charge thee, to get such a blow deservedly as thou has dealt, to be yielded thee promptly next New Year's Morn." comes from

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

In the Canterbury Tales , why was everyone at the Tabbard?

They were on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.

They were on a trip to see the Archbishop.

They were looking for a place to eat.

They were in need of supplies and rest.

Which of the following best describe the Prioress?

very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater

forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature

What other people were in the Nun's group?

Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, and Carpet maker

Which of the following best describe the Monk?

big sparkly eyeballs, would rather be hunting, personable

fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

Which of the following best describe the Friar?

Good voice, money hungry, plays the harp

He's fat and bald, would rather be hunting, personable

expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

Which of the following best describe the Merchant?

forking beard, money management is his downfall, knowledgeable businessman

loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims

an oozing ulcer, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

Which of the following best describes the Oxford Cleric?

loved to learn for the sake of learning, very thin, loves books

bald and fat, had a preference for fine clothes and luxuries, and didn't care for hard work

seemed wise, made a lot of money as a lawyer, knew the law by rote, less busy than he seemed to be

the Squire's servant, a woodsman

Which of the following best describes the Sergeant at Law?

seemed wise, loud, less busy than he seemed to be

Oxford student, very thin, loved learning and books

liked to eat, drink and be merry, country gentleman with a dagger and a islk purse

forking beard, shrewd businessman, in debt

Which of the following best describes the Franklin?

white beard, spent his money freely, enjoys the good life, well-liked by the other pilgrims

very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, incredible memory

well-dressed, concerned about appearance, representative of various trades

Which of the following best describes the cook?

has an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable hygiene, great cook

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her offering, well-traveled, married 5 times

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes

very poor, ideal parish priest,well-educated

In the Canterbury Tales , what game does the host propose to the pilgrims?

they tell two stories on the way to Canterbury

they tell two stories on the way from Canterbury

the winner with the best story gets a free meal at the expense of the other travelers

Which of the following best describes the Doctor in The Canterbury Tales?

bright, he and apothecaries benefit from each others' trade, very well educated

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he plays the bagpipes

skinny, bad-tempered, great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather

white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by the other pilgrims

Which of the following best describes the Wife of Bath?

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar to give her offering, married 5 times

very thin, only loves books, prefers books to clothes - spends all his money on education

an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

big, brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, he is strong and plays the bagpipes

Which of the following best describes the Miller?

big brawny, tells dirty tavern stories, plays bagpipes

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars

forking beard; motley dress, money management is his downfall, very knowledgeable

very poor, he is the ideal parish priest, well educated

Which of the following best describes the Parson?:

very poor, no fancy dress, he is the ideal parish priest

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars

he is honest and hard-working, wears a tabard smock

very fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

Which of the following best describes the Pardoner?

yellow, long greasy hair, most corrupt, he is good at what he does

good voice, good singer, cunning evil, merry, plays the harp

narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, children are afraid of him, good at what he does

modest stained clothing, battles for religious wars, brave, distinguished

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Anglo-Saxon Period often called?

The Stuffy Ages

The White Ages

The Dark Ages

The Saxon Ages

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What did many of the stories and poems present?

Freedom of speech

The suffering of the world

Wyrd

Heroic struggles in which only the strong survive

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first person to ever write about England?

Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

Geoffrey Chaucer

Robert Frost

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30 sec • 1 pt

In what ways did the Roman conquest of Britain benefit Britons?

It reflected the everyday reality.

The suffering of the world was merely a prelude to the eternal happiness of heaven.

The Romans introduced cities, roads, written scholarship and eventually Christianity.

The Britons won territory during this conquest.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What occurred around A.D. 449?

The Angles and Saxons, along with other Germanic tribes began arriving from northern Africa.

The Angles and Saxons, along with other Germanic tribes began arriving from northern Europe.

The Angles and Saxons, along with other Germanic tribes began arriving from northern Antarctica.

The Angles and Saxons, along with other Germanic tribes began arriving from northern Asia.

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Who defeated the Danes?

Julius Caesar

Hulk Hogan

Hans Christian Anderson

Alfred the Great

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What was the Norman Conquest?

The last successful invasion of Britain.

Where the Roman's introduced Christianity.

Where Norman beat England.

A Roman Missionary.

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Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Test Review

What was the Anglo-Saxon Period often called?

What did many of the stories and poems present?

Who was the first person to ever write about England?

In what ways did the Roman conquest of Britain benefit Britons?

What occurred around A.D. 449?

Who defeated the Danes?

What was the Norman Conquest?

What was William the Conqueror the king of?

What does the word wyrd mean?

What did Venerable Bede write?

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