VHD 'The Wanderer' Quiz 2025

What is the central theme of The Wanderer?

• The joy of battle

• The pain of exile and loss

• The importance of wealth

• The beauty of nature

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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Who is the speaker of the poem?

• A king remembering his past

• A sailor searching for treasure

• A warrior lamenting the loss of his lord

• A monk reflecting on faith

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Why does the wanderer go into exile?

• He is seeking wisdom

• He has been banished by his people

• His lord and comrades have died in battle.

• He longs for adventure

What does the speaker dream of?

• His fallen comrades and lord

• Finding a new home

• A great battle

• Returning to his homeland

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What imagery is used to describe the wanderer’s loneliness?

• A vast wasteland and the cold sea

• A battlefield covered in bodies

• A burning fire in a mead hall

• A lush green forest

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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The poem suggests that wisdom comes with:

• Age and experience

• Youth and ambition

• Wealth and power

• Strength in battle

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the phrase “gold-lord” refer to?

• A king or ruler

• A divine being

• A treasure hoard

• A ship captain

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What has happened to the great halls the wanderer remembers?

• They have crumbled and are abandoned

• They have been rebuilt stronger

• They are now ruled by a new lord

• They have turned into great cities

Why does the wanderer not immediately share his sorrow?

• He fears being judged as weak

• He has no one to tell

• He is too proud

• He has already moved on

What ultimate message does the speaker convey at the end?

• Earthly things are fleeting, but faith endures

• Wealth will solve all problems

• The past will always return

• War is the key to honor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9