Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf

Question 1

Which feature of Anglo-Saxon culture is reflected in the passage?

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A: the expectation that a king gives gifts to his thanes

Question 2

Which evidence from the passage best supports the inference that Hrothgar is a generous king?

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D: “There’s nothing you wish for / that won’t be yours if you win”

Question 3

Read Beowulf’s account of his battle at sea. Which inference is best supported by the passage?

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B: Beowulf is stronger and braver than the average warrior.

Question 4

Which additional evidence from the text best supports the inference that Beowulf is stronger and braver than the average warrior?

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A: “I hereby renounce / sword and the shelter of the broad shield, / the heavy war-broad: hand-to-hand / is how it will be, a life-and-death / fight with the fiend.”

Question 5

Which feature of Anglo-Saxon culture is reflected in the passage?

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D: the blending of pagan and Christian traditions

Question 6

Which evidence from the passage best supports the inference that the thanes are loyal and obedient to their leader? Check all that apply.

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B: “surrounded closely / by his powerful thanes”; D: “led by their prince”

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