The Exeter Book Quiz

What is The Exeter Book primarily known for?

• Being a historical document

• Containing Old English verse and riddles

• Illustrating medieval art

• Serving as a religious text

Which two poems are specifically mentioned in The Exeter Book?

• "The Wanderer" and "Beowulf"

• "The Seafarer" and "The Wife's Lament"

• "The Dream of the Rood" and "The Battle of Maldon"

• "The Song of Hiawatha" and "The Iliad"

How many Anglo-Saxon riddles are included in The Exeter Book?

• Fifty

• Seventy-five

• Ninety-five

• One hundred

Who was initially thought to be the author of the riddles in The Exeter Book?

• Anonymous writers

• Cynewulf

• Alfred the Great

• Beowulf

What is the current belief regarding the authorship of the riddles?

• Anonymous writers

• Cynewulf

• Alfred the Great

• Beowulf

What subjects do the Anglo-Saxon riddles cover?

• Only historical events

• Natural elements and daily life items

• Religious themes

• Mythological creatures

How do the riddles in The Exeter Book combine different tones?

• They are strictly humorous.

• They blend light-hearted wordplay with a grim view of the world.

• They are always serious and somber.

• They focus solely on nature.

What should readers keep in mind while interpreting the riddles?

• They are always straightforward and literal.

• Some riddles use the speaker's perspective with 'I' or 'me' to provide clues.

• They have no hidden meanings.

• They are meant to confuse the reader.

What is the significance of The Exeter Book in the context of Old English literature?

• It is the only surviving manuscript.

• It represents a collection of various artistic forms.

• It is one of the most important surviving manuscripts of Old English verse.

• It is primarily a religious text.

Why might the riddles be considered important for understanding Anglo-Saxon culture?

• They provide insight into daily life and beliefs.

• They are purely for entertainment.

• They have no historical significance.

• They were used as a form of punishment.