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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Charters, Tracts, and Wills.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the author of "The Battle of Brunanburh" state is a "man of discretion"?
(a) Grebes.
(b) Constantine.
(c) Byrnth.
(d) Stolkharth.

2. Who is named in the opening line of "A Grant of Land at Crediton"?
(a) Columbia.
(b) King Alfred.
(c) Bede.
(d) God.

3. Other than paying six shillings to his lord for riding "on his own business on that day," what can a servant choose as his punishment?
(a) Pressing.
(b) Flogging.
(c) Imprisonment.
(d) Stoning.

4. In "The Husband's Message" how many times does the husband remind his wife of their oath of marriage?
(a) 2 times.
(b) 1 time.
(c) 10 times.
(d) 3 times.

5. What does Beowulf tear off of Grendel?
(a) His tail.
(b) His leg.
(c) His hand.
(d) His arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Pope Gregory invite Augustine to convert the English to Christianity?

2. In what year was the "Exeter Book" bequeathed to the Cathedral Library?

3. Who made the weapon with which Beowulf beheads Grendel's mother?

4. What does the Introduction to the Law section say was gagged upon when fed to Ecclesiastics if they were found guilty?

5. In what century was "An Estate Memorandum" written?

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