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English Unit 1 Test: Beowulf, Dream of the Rood, Seafarer, Wanderer, The Saxon Temples are Destroyed, and Caedmon (Ecclesiastical History of the English people)

Terms in this set (45)

What nationality was Hrothgar?
Danish (Dane)
What nationality was Beowulf?
Geatish (Geat)
What is personification?
Giving an imitate object human qualities.
Why was the Wanderer wandering?
He is homeless, helpless and had been exiled.
What are two hardships that the wanderer had suffered?
Lonely and cold
What are two hardships the seafarer had at sea?
Lonely and exiled
What were the two 2 requests that Beowulf asked of Hrothgar?
-No weapons
-Wanted to do it alone
Where was Caedmon when he had his dream and what is significant about that?
He was in the stable. It is significant because Jesus was born in a stable.
What is the moral/theme of the wanderer?
Faith
What was the name of Beowulf's father?
Ecgtheow
What were each of the monsters motivation?
Grendel: Loud Gospel music
Grendel's mother: Revenge from Grendel's death
Dragon: his treasure was stolen
Who is the shepherd of evil and the guardian of crime
Grendel
What are two things Hrothgar tried to do to get rid of Grendel before Beowulf came?
-Didn't go to the mead halls
-Switched sleeping spots
What are two reasons why the seafarer stays on sea rather then living the easy life on land?
-He feels alive
-People on land are too materialistic
What are the 3 things you highlighted?
-Hero, Blood, Suffering
-Light, Gold, Treasure
-Poetics
How did Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother?
He chopped off her head with a sword from off of the wall
What happens at the end of the story of The Dream of the Rood?
Jesus suffered for our sins and came into the kingdom of God, his home.
Why do cavemen only sing Biblical poetry?
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What are two ways Beowulf's people reverently reverence him after his death?
-Build him an honorable tower
-Burry him with the treasure
What is alliteration?
The same letter at the beginning of each connected word. Ex: Sally sells seashells.
What is a litote? Give an example.
Expressed by the opposite negative. Ex: Won't be sorry.
What is variation? Give an example.
Different name of a person or object.
Ex: Triumph tree: cross
How did Beowulf defeat the dragon?
With the help of Wiglaf.
What are two ways that God and the reverence for God were showed?
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What are two of Beowulf's motivations?
-Win glory
-Pay Hrothgar back for helping his father
Who is the Celtic king, the once and future king, who fought against the Anglo-Saxons?
King Arthur???
Who was the King before Beowulf?
Higlak or Hrothgar...???
Who is the historical King who fought against the Celtics?
King Arthur
What is the Anglo-Saxon time period?
449-1066
According to the Wanderer, what does a wise man understand?
-Must be patient
-Not crave materialistic posessions
How did Beowulf kill Grendel?
Ripped his arm off with his hands
What is a mead?
Honey beer
Who was the only loyal soldier?
Wiglaf
What kept the Wanderer going?
God
Hrothgar's wife's name
Welthrow
Beginning and ending events of the Anglo-Saxon period?
-Invasion of Britain by Anglo-Saxons
-Battle of Hastings
Three ways Rome influenced Britain
-Architecture
-Religion
-Roads/cities/walls
-dress?
Why did Coife desecrate Anglo-Saxons temples?
To set an example
What are two themes learned from Beowulf?
-Patience
-It's ok to ask for help
What was the metaphor used to describe Christianity?
Sparrow flying through mead hall
"If this new teaching has brought any more certain knowledge, it seems only right that we should follow it."
Story: Ecclesiastical History of the English People
"All glory tarnished all honor is gone..." What was the point of this
answer in book
What was Caedmons gift from God? How did he use it?
Write and sing versions of Bible passages beautifully.
"It's good to guard your faith..."
Story: The Wanderer
Who are storytellers that travel from kingdom to kingdom?
Bards
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