Old English Literature: King Alfred and Aelfric Grammarian
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Who is attributed with establishing schools and writing textbooks for schools in Old English literature?

  • Alfred the Great (correct)
  • Aelfric Grammarian
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth
  • Geoffrey Chaucer
  • Which literary work is highlighted as the best example of Old English prose at the beginning of the century?

  • Aelfric Grammarian's translation of the Bible (correct)
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain
  • The Knight of the Cart by Chretien de Troyes
  • Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
  • Which poet's brilliant character portrayals in the Canterbury Tales made a lasting impact on English literature?

  • Aelfric Grammarian
  • Geoffrey Chaucer (correct)
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth
  • Chretien de Troyes
  • What was the main reason behind the dearth of literature in the century following Chaucer?

    <p>Conflict between the York and Lancaster families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period of literature features stories about government, monarchy, knights, heroes, and images of kings and queens?

    <p>Medieval literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which piece is an example of medieval literature mentioned in the text?

    <p>Beowulf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of American Literature mentioned in the text?

    <p>Disregard for traditional writing styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary work is associated with a story about two life-long friends raising their families?

    <p>Story of Lancelot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which epic depicts the heroic efforts of a man against evil forces in English literature?

    <p>Beowulf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the cradle of English poetry in the North during the Old English Period?

    <p>Whitby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which work does the hero fight against evil forces in English literature?

    <p>Beowulf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical figure played a crucial role in preserving English literature during the Old English Period?

    <p>Alfred the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

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