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Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf — Unit test Answers

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Which excerpt from Everyman best represents how Everyman is characterized overall in the passage?

A
It is said, in prosperity men friends may find,Which in adversity be full unkind.
B
I believe that they will do so,For kind will creep where it may not go.
C
For I have a great enemy, that hath me in wait,Which intendeth me for to hinder.
D
But when I have most need, they me forsake.I am deceived; that maketh me sad.
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auto = "self"crat/cracy = "rule"dem = "people"Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

A
As the sole decision maker, the CEO considered himself the democratic leader of his company.
B
Since the leader consolidated all the power for his own use, the country is now essentially an autocracy.
C
The solitary queen ruled the democracy with an iron fist and allowed no interference with her decisions.
D
The autocratic government was particularly popular for its habit of implementing citizens’ suggestions.
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Read the passage from Everyman.COUSIN. No, by our Lady; I have the cramp in my toe. Trust not to me, for, so God me speed, I will deceive you in your most need, Kindred.

A
He really wants to help Everyman, but he is too injured.
B
He does not believe he is honest enough to go with Everyman.
C
He is making excuses to avoid accompanying Everyman.
D
He is a very devout man and would help Everyman if he could.
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A
characterization
B
frame
C
prologue
D
satire
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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A
“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said Derrick.
B
“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” Said Derrick.
C
“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said derrick.
D
“coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said Derrick.
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Read the passage from Beowulf."It bothers me to have to burden anyonewith all the grief Grendel has causedand the havoc he has wreaked upon us in Heorot,our humiliations. My household-guardare on the wane, fate sweeps them awayinto Grendel's clutches—but God can easilyhalt these raids and harrowing attacks!

A
When studying Beowulf, the reader experiences the gift-giving and hospitality prominent in Anglo-Saxon culture.
B
One of the interesting things about Beowulf is the way it portrays the feasts and warrior tribes in Anglo-Saxon culture.
C
One thing the reader should note when studying Anglo-Saxon culture in Beowulf is the way lords and thanes interact.
D
While reading Beowulf, the reader encounters aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture such as Christian and Pagan traditions.
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Read the resolution.All students should be required to wear uniforms to school.Which is the best example of an effective claim?

A
I disagree that all students should be required to wear uniforms to school.
B
My friend’s school uniforms are expensive, and yet they’re ugly and uncomfortable.
C
I agree with the statement, and I think it’s a really smart idea for our school.
D
School uniforms should not be required because they reduce individual expression.
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Which statements accurately contrast Beowulf and Grendel? Select 2 options.

A
Both works are written in an Old English poetic style.
B
Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel’s gentler side.
C
Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective.
D
Both works focus primarily on the hero, Beowulf.
E
Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.
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Which are independent clauses? Select three options.

A
although we walked to the store
B
they decided to take a long walk
C
we were able to arrive on schedule
D
since they will present their paper
E
he was unsure how to proceed
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Which is a complex sentence?

A
They will not defeat their enemy until they come up with a better strategy.
B
The castle is a fortress, but it does have some weaknesses.
C
With its calm surface, the moat looked harmless, but it had hidden dangers.
D
Watchful archers hid in the towers, and the soldiers stood ready below.
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Both Beowulf and Grendel

A
are epic poems written hundreds of years ago.
B
tell the story of Grendel’s encounters with humans.
C
are written in first-person point of view.
D
show the reader Grendel’s perspective on events.
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ineffective
B
envious
C
reluctant
D
spineless
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Read the excerpt from Lena's paper on "A Shield."Based on the phrases "I am wounded with iron" and "I have witnessed much fighting," the shield in the poem must be an old shield carried by a seasoned warrior.

A
analyzing the historical impact of the text.
B
assessing the use of alliteration in the text.
C
studying the development of language in the text.
D
supporting an inference with evidence from the text.

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