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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Charms and Remedies, and Allegory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hrothgar know from Beowulf's family?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His uncle.

2. In the "Grant of Land at Crediton," the king of what area gave land to be used for a monastary?
(a) Northumberland.
(b) South Danes.
(c) West Saxons.
(d) Ireland.

3. What is "elf-shot"?
(a) Lumbago.
(b) Dysentary
(c) Disambiguation.
(d) Mange.

4. What century was it when pagan Germanic tribesman "swarmed" into England?
(a) 5th.
(b) 4th.
(c) 6th.
(d) 7th.

5. Where did the act of freeing a slave take place to "prevent subsequent violation"?
(a) At an alter.
(b) At the lord's home.
(c) In the town square.
(d) In a court.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the history and legends of the Anglo-Saxons transmitted?

2. In "The Battle of Maldon," who does Byrhtnoth order to dismount?

3. In "Greetings in Christ," what does the author of the section say are susceptible to the "wear and tear of centuries"?

4. What was the name of the first book that King Alfred translated into the vernacular?

5. According to the author, what did Anglo-Saxons fail to do for their poetry?

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