Which word means “something that causes pain or distress”?

• Chivalry

• Affliction

• Interloper

• Burgeon

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Which term refers to Germanic inhabitants of England from the 5th century to the Norman Conquest?

• Anglo-Saxon

• Medieval Romance

• Celt

• Viking

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Which of the following describes a romantic story about legendary heroes, often written between the 9th–15th centuries?

• Interloper

• Medieval Romance

• Burgeon

• Chivalry

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Which three values were most important in Anglo-Saxon culture?

• Fame
• Bravery

• Honor

• Loyalty

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Which tribes made up the Anglo-Saxons?

• Goths

• Jutes

• Angles

• Romans

• Saxons

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In the Heaney excerpt, how is Grendel described?

• A) “That dark death-shadow who lurked and swooped in the long nights”

• B) “A noble warrior-lord named Ecgtheow”

• C) “The swan’s road across the sea”

• D) “The mightiest man on earth”

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What detail from the excerpt best emphasizes Beowulf’s heroism?

• He faces Grendel without weapons

• He refuses treasure

• He sails alone

• He hides his name

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In the graphic novel panels of Grendel’s attack, which artistic choice emphasizes the Danes’ vulnerability?

• Bright lighting

• Chaotic movement lines and dark shading

• Calm, balanced panel layout

• Use of dialogue instead of narration

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In Gardner’s retelling, how does Grendel feel about Hrothgar’s hall?

• Entirely disgusted and hateful

• Both attracted to and repulsed by it

• Indifferent

• Proud to join the community

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What does Gardner’s narration of Grendel add that’s missing from Heaney’s version?

• A) A heroic view of Beowulf

• B) Pagan rituals in detail

• C) Grendel’s inner conflict and perspective

• D) A description of the sea journey

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