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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Kingdom of God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the patron saint of Northumbria?
(a) Bede.
(b) Renche.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Cuthbert.

2. When does the author believe that "Waldere" was written?
(a) 12th century.
(b) 5th century.
(c) 8th century.
(d) 10th century.

3. In "Germania," what is stated as the reason a chief fights?
(a) For his father.
(b) For victory.
(c) For his king.
(d) For family.

4. What does the Introduction to the Law section say was gagged upon when fed to Ecclesiastics if they were found guilty?
(a) Saturated wheat.
(b) Mashed grains.
(c) Consecrated wine.
(d) Bread and cheese.

5. Where is Beowulf from?
(a) Geatland.
(b) England.
(c) Britland.
(d) Scotland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author of "The Wanderer" searching for in his elegy?

2. How many men does Grendel murder on his first attack on the mead-hall?

3. Who made the weapon with which Beowulf beheads Grendel's mother?

4. How many men, in a trial by ordeal, are required to test the heat of the water?

5. Where does the wanderer's "best source of comfort lie"?

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