Anglo-Saxon Literature Quiz

What is the language used in the earliest forms of English literature?

• Old English

• Modern English

• Germanic

• Scottish

How was the literature of the Anglo-Saxons first communicated?

• Orally

• In writing

• Through paintings

• Through music

Who were the three Germanic tribes that invaded in the 5th century?

• Jutes, Angles, and Saxons

• Romans, Vikings, and Celts

• Greeks, Persians, and Egyptians

• Franks, Goths, and Vandals

What were poets in the Anglo-Saxon community considered as?

• Effective keepers of the tribe's identity

• Authors

• Scholars

• Historians

What are kennings in Old English poetry?

• Figurative descriptions

• Historical events

• Legendary heroes

• Religious rituals

What is the Exeter Book?

• A volume from the 10th century

• A collection of Anglo-Saxon literature

• A famous epic poem

• A historical artifact

What is the main theme of elegies in Anglo-Saxon poetry?

• Contrasting the present with the past

• Celebrating the future

• Describing nature

• Exploring love and romance

What is the best-known epic composition in Anglo-Saxon literature?

• Beowulf

• The Wanderer

• The Seafarer

• The Exeter Book

How many pagan elegies are preserved in the Exeter Book?

• Six

• Four

• Ten

• Two

What is the purpose of poetry in its earliest manifestations?

• Preserving the history and culture of the tribe

• Entertaining the community

• Educating the youth

• Promoting religious beliefs