Anglo Saxon and Medieval Literature Quiz

What motivates Beowulf to fight Grendel in "Beowulf: The Battle with Grendel"?

• Desire for wealth

• A sense of duty and honor

• Revenge for a personal loss

• Fear of Grendel's power

In "Grendel" by John Gardner, how is Grendel's perspective different from that in "Beowulf"?

• Grendel is portrayed as a mindless monster

• Grendel is given a more sympathetic and complex character

• Grendel is shown as a hero

• Grendel is depicted as a coward

What is a central theme in "The Wife of Bath's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer?

• The power of wealth

• The nature of true nobility

• The importance of chivalry

• The role of fate

Which motif is prevalent in "Le Morte d'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory?

• The quest for power

• The search for the Holy Grail

• The inevitability of death

• The corruption of the church

How does the historical context of the Anglo-Saxon period influence "Beowulf"?

• It emphasizes the importance of Christian values

• It highlights the significance of kinship and loyalty

• It focuses on the rise of the middle class

• It portrays the decline of the Roman Empire

What literary device is prominently used in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?

• Allegory

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

Summarize the key plot point of Beowulf's battle with Grendel.

• Beowulf defeats Grendel with a magical sword

• Beowulf defeats Grendel with his bare hands

• Beowulf is defeated by Grendel

• Beowulf and Grendel reach a truce

What is the primary motivation for the Wife of Bath's character in her tale?

• To gain wealth

• To assert her independence and control

• To find true love

• To seek revenge

In "Le Morte d'Arthur," what is King Arthur's primary motivation?

• To expand his kingdom

• To maintain peace and justice

• To seek personal glory

• To avenge his father's death

Identify a theme common to both "Beowulf" and "Le Morte d'Arthur."

• The conflict between love and duty

• The hero's journey and sacrifice

• The struggle for power

• The betrayal of friends