Anglo-Saxon Quiz

Who transcribed Beowulf?

• A Viking warrior

• An Anglo-Saxon king

• An unknown Christian monk

• A Roman historian

What is the approximate dating of the Beowulf manuscript?

• 5th century

• 12th century

• 10th century

• 1. 15th century

What concept does Wyrd represent in Anglo-Saxon belief?

• Fate

• Love

• War

• Wisdom

Which element is added to Beowulf by the translator?

• Norse mythology

• Pagan rituals

• Christian undertones

• Greek philosophy

Who is the author of Beowulf?

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Unknown

• J.R.R. Tolkien

What major battle does Beowulf face in his old age?

• Grendel's mother

• Grendel

• The dragon

• The sea monster

What major battle does Beowulf face in his youth?

• Grendel's mother

• Grendel

• The dragon

• The sea monster

What major battle does Beowulf face in his middle age?

• Grendel's mother

• Grendel

• The dragon

• The sea monster

What is the role of caesura?

• A poetic metaphor

• A rhythmic pause

• An epic battle

• A type of character

What type of literature is Beowulf?

• Epic poem

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Sonnet