The Dream of the Rood Quiz
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What did the narrator see in the middle of the night?

  • A group of voice-bearers laying at rest
  • A dark forest shrouded in mystery
  • A wondrous tree born aloft, wound round by light (correct)
  • A vision of a wicked one‘s gallows
  • Who beheld the Angel of God according to the narrator?

  • The wicked one
  • The holy souls
  • Men over earth and all creation (correct)
  • The voice-bearers
  • What adorned the glory‘s tree according to the narrator?

  • Silver and sapphires
  • Bronze and rubies
  • Diamonds and emeralds
  • Gold and gems (correct)
  • What did the narrator fear when observing the wondrous tree?

    <p>The doom-beacon turning trappings and hews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator stained with, according to the text?

    <p>Sins and wounds of disgrace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period of English literature is covered in English Literature 1 course?

    <p>Anglo-Saxon and Middle Ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is NOT mentioned as part of the Anglo-Saxon literature covered in the course?

    <p>The Canterbury Tales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is mentioned as a major English Renaissance writer covered in the course?

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

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major English Renaissance writer in the course?

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

    Study Notes

    Night Observations

    • The narrator witnessed a wondrous tree in the middle of the night.
    • An angel of God was seen by someone in the narrative context.

    Glory's Tree

    • The glory’s tree was adorned with beautiful decorations according to the narrator.
    • The magnificence of the tree evoked a sense of fear in the narrator.

    Stains and Symbolism

    • The narrator described being stained, likely symbolizing a deeper emotional or moral significance.

    English Literature Course Content

    • The English Literature 1 course covers the Anglo-Saxon period, exploring foundational texts in this literary era.
    • Specific works associated with Anglo-Saxon literature are included, although one particular work is not mentioned in the course.

    Key Figures in Literature

    • A prominent writer from the English Renaissance featured in the course is highlighted.
    • Another writer who is not recognized as a major figure of the English Renaissance is also referenced, indicating a mix of well-known authors in the curriculum.

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    Test your knowledge of Anglo-Saxon literature with this quiz on the iconic Old English poem "The Dream of the Rood." See how well you remember the details of this ancient, beautifully crafted narrative.

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