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Which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that Hrothgar’s hall is famous throughout the lands? Select 2 options.

A
the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold
B
Nobody on earth knew of another building like it.
C
Majesty lodged there,its light shone over many lands.
D
their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold
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I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders.
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Jamal’s assignment for class is to write his own verse to add to Beowulf, using some of the traditions that were used in Old English poetry.

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And Unferth heard Beowulf’s story.And he sulked hearing all that glory.
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As Unferth listened to what Beowulf said,he felt overcome with envy at what he heard
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Unferth sat back, brooding on his bench,listening bitterly to Beowulf’s conquests
U
Unferth remained in the hall with others,Where he hid how much he was truly bothered.
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Anglo-SaxonDanishEssex-KentWessex

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Anglo-Saxon
B
Danish
C
Essex-Kent
D
Wessex
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Perspective is

A
a version or adaptation of a story.
B
a way of thinking about or seeing a situation.
C
the way a character is presented and developed.
D
the position from which a story is narrated.
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Consider the excerpt and theme from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed. He built a shelter for the night,placed Gilgamesh on the floor and spreada magic circle of flour around him,then sprawled like a net across the doorway.Theme One: Great leaders seek supernatural help.

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Dreams recount pleasant memories.
B
Shelter is essential for providing warmth.
C
It is important to get a good night's sleep before a big day.
D
Friendships are supportive relationships.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed.

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It shows that Gilgamesh is a courageous hero who seeks adventure.
B
It shows that Gilgamesh's journey is both very long and very difficult.
C
It shows that the landscape Gilgamesh is traveling is distant and vast.
D
It shows that the supernatural are leading Gilgamesh during his quest.
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Which sentence uses whether correctly?

Question illustration
A
It is time to find out whether Janey chose the truck or the sedan.
B
London, England, is known for its blustery and wet whether.
C
Strong whether can affect air, land, and sea travels.
D
I only turn on the radio to catch the whether and traffic reports.
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Techno is a root word that means "scientific" or "skillful".Which is the best definition of the word techniques in the sentence below?Chef Anna taught us to prepare French recipes with her traditional techniques.

A
special methods
B
old-family recipes
C
new appliances
D
expensive spices
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Which qualities define an epic hero? Select 3 options.is a strong leader or warriorembarks on a long journeystudies at an academic institutiondemonstrates impressive couragetreats enemies with compassion

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is a strong leader or warrior
B
embarks on a long journey
C
studies at an academic institution
D
demonstrates impressive courage
E
treats enemies with compassion
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version."Let your heart inspire youto be joyous in battle, to forget about death.If we help each other and fight side by side,we will make a lasting name for ourselves,we will stamp our fame on men's minds forever."

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Gilgamesh ignores the threat of death.
B
People's actions determine their legacy.
C
Fighting for one's country is important.
D
With reassurance, Enkidu prevails.
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A
have exactly the same meaning
B
have completely opposite meanings
C
sound the same but have different meanings
D
are spelled the same but are pronounced differently
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Which of these are features of epic poetry? Select 4 options.

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a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a main character who has to overcome common challenges
C
a journey filled with many obstacles
D
a vast setting of distant landscapes
E
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
F
circumstances that would be very familiar to readers
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.They had traveled for just three days and nights,a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.When the sun was setting, they dug a well,they filled their waterskins with fresh water,Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop

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The interference of the gods creates more tension and suspense in the plot.
B
The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become confusing.
C
The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.
D
The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge ahead will be simple.
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Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.

H
He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician.
H
He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall.
H
He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people.
H
He is confused by the people’s interest in a stranger’s song.
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Read the passage from Beowulf."My lord, the conquering king of the Danes,bids me announce that he knows your ancestry;also that he welcomes you here to Heorotand salutes your arrival from across the sea.You are free to move forwardto meet Hrothgar, in helmets and armour,but shields must stay here and spears be stackeduntil the outcome of the audience is clear."

b
bids me announce that he knows your ancestry
a
also that he welcomes you here to Heorot
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You are free to move forward
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until the outcome of the audience is clear

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