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Beowulf: An Epic Poem Quiz

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What is the main focus of the epic poem Beowulf?

The exploits of the monster Grendel

The glory and heroism of Beowulf (correct)

The funeral of a great king

The Christian idea of dependence on a just God

What is evoked effectively and touchingly in Beowulf's sacrifice of his life?

Mutual loyalty between leader and followers (correct)

The weakening of the Christian idea

The sense of impending disaster

The ultimate power of arbitrary fate

What is a typical feature of Old English literature, including Beowulf?

Dependence on the ultimate power of arbitrary fate

Evocation of impending disaster

Incorporation of fragments of other heroic tales (correct)

Reproaches heaped on deserters

What is evident in the injection of the Christian idea in Beowulf?

Dependence on a just God Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for the preservation of most Old English literature by religious writers?

To reduce sacred legend and story to verse Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for the composition of the epic poem Beowulf?

8th century to 10th century Signup and view all the answers

Who is the main focus of the epic poem Beowulf?

Beowulf Signup and view all the answers

What is exemplified in the aged Beowulf's sacrifice of his life?

Courage and selflessness Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant feature of Beowulf in terms of storytelling?

Incorporation of fragments of other non-heroic tales Signup and view all the answers

What is evident in the Christian idea of dependence on a just God in Beowulf?

Weakening of the sense of ultimate power of arbitrary fate Signup and view all the answers