Senior English A: Beowulf and the Evolution of English

What is the first topic of discussion in Senior English A?

• The Romantic Period

• Shakespeare's Plays

• Modern English

• Beowulf

What was Mr. Keely attempting to read in class?

• Beowulf in Old English

• A modern English poem

• A passage from Shakespeare

• A text in Middle English

Which stage of the English language is associated with Chaucer?

• Old English

• Middle English

• Modern English

• Contemporary English

What is the approximate date associated with Shakespeare's English?

• 1000 CE

• 1300 CE

• 1600 CE

• 1900 CE

What is the debated date associated with the text Beowulf?

• 1500 CE

• 1000 CE

• 500 CE

• 2000 CE

What did the teacher recall about the professor who recited Beowulf?

• He had a loud, booming voice

• He was a Beowulf scholar with the poem memorized

• He was unable to captivate the students

• He used a modern translation

How did the students react to the professor's recitation of Beowulf?

• They fell asleep

• They laughed and made jokes

• They were captivated and mesmerized

• They were bored and uninterested

What did the teacher compare the sound of Old English to?

• Modern pop songs

• Traditional folk music

• German or Swedish rap

• Classical music

Why is Beowulf studied in the context of English language evolution?

• To learn about modern English grammar

• To understand the origins of English

• To study its influence on American culture

• To compare it with French literature

What is one reason Beowulf is important in modern culture?

• It is a guide to modern English grammar

• It is the basis for many adventure movies

• It is a recent bestseller

• It is a popular children's story