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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. In what year was Bede born?
(a) 673.
(b) 682.
(c) 668.
(d) 609.

2. Who does the author in the introduction to the Laws section say, "most of us" need to turn to in order to "establish the exact wording of a law"?
(a) A barrister.
(b) A priest.
(c) A law writer.
(d) A solicitor.

3. Where does the author state that the emotional center of "Deor" lies (which lines)?
(a) The first four lines.
(b) The first eight.
(c) The last eight.
(d) The center stanza.

4. How many shillings will it cost someone if they were to "breach the Church's protection"?
(a) 15 shillings.
(b) 75 shillings.
(c) 50 shillings.
(d) 25 shilings.

5. What causes Beowulf's death?
(a) He falls from a cliff.
(b) Dragon fire.
(c) He drowns in the ocean.
(d) Dragon bite.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Germania," what is stated as the reason a chief fights?

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

3. In "The Husband's Message" how many times does the husband remind his wife of their oath of marriage?

4. When does the author believe that "Waldere" was written?

5. In "The Battle of Maldon," who "over-confidently allowed the Danes to cross the causeway"?

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