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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. What is the date of Bede's death?
(a) December 25, 631.
(b) January 4, 704.
(c) May 25, 735.
(d) October 28, 739.

2. In "Deor", what did Weland "well know about"?
(a) Hommage.
(b) Honor.
(c) Victory.
(d) Exile.

3. How was the history and legends of the Anglo-Saxons transmitted?
(a) Written anthologies.
(b) Word of mouth.
(c) They were not discovered until late in the 14th century and then written down.
(d) Canons.

4. How many men, in a trial by ordeal, are required to test the heat of the water?
(a) 1 from "each side".
(b) 4 from "each side".
(c) 3 from "each side".
(d) 2 from "each side".

5. According to the author in the introduction what (other than "Beowulf") is the best -known Anglo-Saxon poem?
(a) "The Wife's Lament."
(b) "The Husband's Message."
(c) "The Wanderer."
(d) "The Seafarer."

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age (the boys' age) did Irish monks begin to train Anglo-Saxon boys as novices?

2. Who is jealous of Beowulf?

3. What does Hrothgar promise Beowulf for killing Grendel?

4. During what century were the Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity?

5. What does "The Seafarer" learn that ships are homes of?

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