Old English Literature

What time period does Old English literature cover?

• 10th to 13th century

• 7th to 11th century

• 12th to 15th century

• 6th to 9th century

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What was the primary way stories were shared during the Old English period?

• Written in books

• Spoken through town criers

• Painted on cave walls

• Through performances by 'scops' or poets

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Which famous epic poem is considered the most well-known Old English text?

•  Beowulf

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Divine Comedy

• The Odyssey

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What type of hero does Beowulf portray?

• A wandering philosopher

• A farmer battling nature

• A religious leader

• A warrior who fights monsters

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What cultural fusion is evident in Old English literature?

• Greek and Roman mythology

• Anglo-Saxon paganism and Christianity

• Norse mythology and modern Christianity

• Eastern philosophy and Latin traditions

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What is the name of the famous collection of historical records from the Old English period?

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Magna Carta

• The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

• The Domesday Book

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In The Dream of the Rood, what is unique about the perspective from which the crucifixion is told?

• It is told from the perspective of Jesus.

• It is told from the perspective of the Roman soldiers.

• It is told from the perspective of Mary.

• It is told from the perspective of the cross.

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What is a common theme in Old English literature, particularly in works like Beowulf?

• Exploration and discovery

• Fate and heroism

• Magic and witchcraft

• Love and romance

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What literary device is heavily used in Old English poetry?

• Hyperbole

• Rhyme

• Simile

• Alliteration

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What is a 'kenning' in Old English literature?

• A type of ancient law

• A metaphorical compound word, like 'whale-road' for the sea

• A magical object in mythology

• A chapter or division in poetry

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