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

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

<p>Sins and wounds of disgrace (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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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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