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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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