Anglo-Saxon Literature Quiz

What period does Anglo-Saxon literature cover?

• 5th to 8th centuries

• 7th to 11th centuries

• 9th to 12th centuries

• 10th to 14th centuries

What role did monks play in the preservation of Anglo-Saxon literature?

• They composed new works

• They translated works into Latin

• They wrote down oral traditions

• They destroyed pagan texts

Which theme in Anglo-Saxon literature is associated with the pain of separation from one's homeland or lord?

• Heroism and the Heroic Code

• Fate and Providence

• The Transience of Life

• Exile and Isolation

What blend of beliefs is evident in Anglo-Saxon literature?

• Pagan and Christian

• Hindu and Buddhist

• Islamic and Jewish

• Greek and Roman

What does the theme of fate and providence in Anglo-Saxon literature often explore?

• The inevitability of destiny and the tension between pagan fatalism and Christian providence

• The randomness of life events

• The power of human will

• The importance of free will

Which of the following is a defining feature of Anglo-Saxon poetry that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

• Alliteration

• Kennings

• Caesura

• Elegiac Tone

Which tone is commonly found in Anglo-Saxon poetry and reflects themes of loss, exile, and the passage of time?

• Alliteration

• Kennings

• Caesura

• Elegiac Tone

In "Beowulf," who is the monster that terrorizes the hall of Heorot?

• Grendel

• Hrothgar

• Beowulf

• The Dragon

What does Beowulf do to Grendel in their first major battle?

• Kills him with a sword

• Tears off his arm

• Burns him with fire

• Drowns him

What is Beowulf's final challenge in the poem?

• Battling Grendel

• Battling Grendel's mother

• Battling a dragon

• Becoming king of the Geats