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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through I Saw a Strange Creature . . ..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men does Grendel murder on his first attack on the mead-hall?
(a) 1.
(b) 50.
(c) 30.
(d) 15.

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

3. What is the subject and tone of Anglo-Saxon riddles?
(a) Enormously varied.
(b) Never emotional.
(c) Strictly upbeat.
(d) Commonly sad.

4. In what year were Wihtred's laws issued?
(a) 524.
(b) 875.
(c) 695.
(d) 1210.

5. Why, according to Wihtred's law number 4, will foreigners be forced to "depart from the land with their goods and their sins"?
(a) If they fail the rights of passage."
(b) If they "refuse to succumb to fate."
(c) If they do not "rugularize their marriage."
(d) If they "fail to recognize the king's laws."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "he wolde fandian" mean?

2. What does Beowulf tear off of Grendel?

3. What does the word "wergild" mean?

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

5. Where is Hrothgar's kingdom?

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