Unit 1 Origin Of A Nation Exam

Which line from Beowulf makes the most use of alliteration, the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

• blundering back with the butchered corpses (line 40)

• Grendel’s powers of destruction were plain (line 42)

Epic poems reflect the culture and time in which they are written. Beowulf does this mainly by —

• telling a story about a hero who embodies the ideals of the Anglo Saxons

• including details about the crafts and technology developed by the Anglo Saxons

Which word best describes the tone developed by the simile in these lines?

• ominous

• self-righteous

Read line 79 from Beowulf. So Grendel waged his lonely war, In what specific way is this line an example of a rhythmic pattern often found in Old English poetry?

• It contains four unstressed syllables.

• It contains four stressed syllables

Read lines 109–118. What theme can be inferred from this characterization of Beowulf?

• A hero should seek to help others.

• A wise person should seek advice before acting.

Read lines 85–93. What does this description suggest about Grendel’s impact on the Danes?

• They have lost hope of ever defeating Grendel.

• They are so desperate that they are seeking supernatural help.

What is the author’s purpose in including “The Wife of Bath’s Prologue” with “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”?

• To maintain the frame story by showing interactions between characters

• To inform the reader about challenges the travelers face

Which definition best matches the meaning of saddle in line 137 of Wife of Bath Tales?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

How does “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” fit into the structure of The Canterbury Tales?

• It is one of many tales connected by the frame story.

• It introduces the important characters of the frame story.

The knight has an internal conflict when his wife asks him to decide whether she will be a) wealthy or wise b) beautiful or faithful c) submissive or loving d) honest or talented

• beautiful or faithful

• honest or talented