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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what century did the first Anglo-Saxon settlers migrate to England?
(a) 5th.
(b) 6th.
(c) 8th.
(d) 7th.

2. In "The Finnesburh Fragment," what does the first line say is "not burning"?
(a) The spires.
(b) The sky.
(c) The gables.
(d) The pits of Hell.

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

4. Who is the first century Roman historian that the author claims is the best source for "information about Germanic tribes"?
(a) Tacitus.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Herodotus.
(d) Plato.

5. How many people witnessed the opening of Cuthbert's coffin at Durham Cathedral?
(a) 25.
(b) 46.
(c) 67.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the patron saint of Northumbria?

2. What causes Beowulf's death?

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

4. What two words were used in a trial by ordeal to define the seriousness of the crime?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was defined as the "most unfortunate man" in Anglo-Saxon society?

2. What does Beowulf say about his upcoming battle with Grendel?

3. What is the Germanic Code?

4. Explain the procedure of lawsuits for Anglo-Saxons.

5. Why was Hrothgar forced to close Heorot?

6. What was the order that needed to be followed to exact punishments and define laws during the Anglo-Saxon period?

7. What happened in 1104 regarding the opening of Cuthbert's coffin?

8. What purpose did the scop have in Anglo-Saxon history?

9. What were the many reasons that Bede was renowned?

10. According to the author of the introduction to "Heroic Poems," what purpose do/did the heroic poems serve historically?

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