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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. What is the traditional kenning for a wife?
(a) Peace-weaver.
(b) Child-bearer.
(c) Home-taker.
(d) Care-granter.

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

3. What is the name of the monastery spoken of in "Caedmon's Vision"?
(a) Whitby.
(b) Frentage.
(c) Mantre.
(d) Dominion.

4. What object was given "store" as seen in "Beowulf" and named to a recipient in one king's will?
(a) Goblet.
(b) Shield.
(c) Sword.
(d) Throne chair.

5. According to number 19, in "Letter to the People of England," how many men are to go to church and "make supplication"?
(a) Only the lords.
(b) All men.
(c) Only the bards.
(d) All priests.

Short Answer Questions

1. In King Alfred's preface to "St. Gregory's 'Pastoral Care,' who does he "bids greet"?

2. What do some believe the "Exeter Book" has been used as in the past?

3. According to the author in the introduction what (other than "Beowulf") is the best -known Anglo-Saxon poem?

4. In late Anglo-Saxon England, what were women at liberty to accept or reject?

5. How many shillings will it cost someone if they were to "breach the Church's protection"?

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