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Who is attributed with establishing schools and writing textbooks for schools in Old English literature?
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?
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?
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?
What was the main reason behind the dearth of literature in the century following Chaucer?
Which period of literature features stories about government, monarchy, knights, heroes, and images of kings and queens?
Which period of literature features stories about government, monarchy, knights, heroes, and images of kings and queens?
Which piece is an example of medieval literature mentioned in the text?
Which piece is an example of medieval literature mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of American Literature mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of American Literature mentioned in the text?
Which literary work is associated with a story about two life-long friends raising their families?
Which literary work is associated with a story about two life-long friends raising their families?
Which epic depicts the heroic efforts of a man against evil forces in English literature?
Which epic depicts the heroic efforts of a man against evil forces in English literature?
Who is considered the cradle of English poetry in the North during the Old English Period?
Who is considered the cradle of English poetry in the North during the Old English Period?
In which work does the hero fight against evil forces in English literature?
In which work does the hero fight against evil forces in English literature?
Which historical figure played a crucial role in preserving English literature during the Old English Period?
Which historical figure played a crucial role in preserving English literature during the Old English Period?
