In Search of Beowulf

1. 1. Beowulf is a world caught between the Pagan and the

(a)  

Answer explanation

Both Pagan and Christian allusions show up in the story of Beowulf. Giving us the idea that originally it was told by the pagans, but written down by the christians.

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2. 2. Anglo Saxon's had a profound effect on Britian's society, culture and

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3. 3. Beowulf is set in (a)  

Answer explanation

Of what we are reading, which is a portion of the story, most of Beowulf takes place in Denmark. We get the final part of Beowulf's life in Sweden at the end of this translation.

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4. 4. Beowulf is a story about (a)  

Answer explanation

Beowulf is an example of an Epic Hero.

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5. 5. Attacking the mead hall is like attacking (a)   as a whole

Answer explanation

The mead hall was a core of the Anglo Saxon society. All celebrations, preparations of war, as well as communal meals and meetings were held in this building. The mead hall in Beowulf is named Herot.

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6. 6. Beowulf oringially was told in (a)   tale

Answer explanation

It was not until the christians (Catholic Monks to be exact) began writing down the oral tales of the Anglo Saxons to help preserve their stories. This was of course after they had converted many of them to christianity.

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7. 7. The original manuscript of Beowulf is kept in an underground Treasures room of what museum?

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8. 8. The ____________ collection held Beowulf, but was devestated by ______ in the 18th century

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Answer explanation

In October of 1731, The Cotton Collection was moved from its original home because it was deemed a fire hazard to Ashburnham House in London. Then on October 23rd of that same year a fire broke out in the floor below where the manuscripts were held.

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9. 9. Anglo Saxon England was a _____ and _________ land.

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10. 10. In a church, the north door belongs to who?

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