Beowulf Background
This quiz is an evaluation of your knowledge regarding the background information of Beowulf. Please select the choice that offers the best answer the questions or finishes the statements listed below.
- 1.
In an epic writing, the setting
- A.
Is limited to only a small area.
- B.
Expands across a large period of time.
- C.
Expands across a large geographic area.
- D.
Expands across both a large period of time and geographic area.
Correct Answer
D. Expands across both a large period of time and geographic area. -
- 2.
Which one of these is NOT an element of epic style?
- A.
The story often begins in the middle.
- B.
Important characters often deliver long speeches within the story.
- C.
Oftentimes there is not an identifiable author.
- D.
Frequently include extended similes.
- E.
Characters are often introduced as descendants of a particular male figure.
Correct Answer
C. Oftentimes there is not an identifiable author. -
- 3.
The original Beowulf manuscript was recorded in
- A.
Latin
- B.
Old English
- C.
Modern English
- D.
Germanic
Correct Answer
B. Old English -
- 4.
The Anglo Saxons were civil people who were not that interested in war.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
Anglo Saxons believed that immortality could best be achieved through fame.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Aside from setting (referenced in the question above), describe two (2) of the six (6) epic characteristics. Please use complete sentences.
- 7.
Please describe each of these steps of the monomyth.Crossing the Threshold:Climax/Final Battle:Return:
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