Unravel the Wonders of Early English Literature

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Which language was mainly spoken by the inhabitants of Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion?

Celtic languages

When did Wales become annexed by the Kingdom of England?

1536

When did the Kingdom of Great Britain come into existence?

1707

When did the Kingdom of Great Britain merge with the Kingdom of Ireland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?

1801

Which languages continued to be spoken widely in Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Ireland until fairly recent times?

Celtic languages

What led to the partition of the island of Ireland in 1921?

Irish nationalism

When did the use of English spread through the world as a result of Britain's colonial power?

19th century

Which of the following languages is NOT included in the discussion of British literature in this article?

Welsh

Which language is the main focus of the article 'Literature in the other languages of Britain'?

Welsh

During which period did Ireland become politically part of the United Kingdom?

Between January 1801 and December 1922

Who wrote the article 'Literature in the other languages of Britain'?

An anonymous author

Which of the following languages is NOT mentioned as a separate article on various literatures?

Irish

Which language is discussed in relation to the early development of the English language and literature?

Anglo-Saxon

What has played an important part in the development of literature in England and Scotland?

Irish writers

Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?

Beowulf

Who is the earliest known English poet?

Cædmon

Which work deals with the real Battle of Maldon and the Anglo-Saxons' failure to prevent a Viking invasion?

Battle of Maldon

Which work is the translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy by King Alfred?

King Alfred's translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy

Who is the earliest known poet from Jersey?

Wace

What is the name of the chronicle written by Geoffrey of Monmouth?

History of the Kings of Britain

What is the first English-language work to use the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table?

Layamon's Brut

Who is considered the Father of English literature?

Geoffrey Chaucer

Which work is considered one of the early great works of English literature during the Middle Ages?

Piers Plowman

Which book helped to establish English as a literary language during the Middle English period?

Wycliffe's Bible

Which Arthurian story highlights the importance of honour and chivalry?

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Who was the first poet to have been buried in Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey?

Geoffrey Chaucer

Which work is a collection of stories written in Middle English and presented as part of a story-telling contest?

The Canterbury Tales

Who is remembered primarily for three major works, including Mirroir de l'Omme and Confessio Amantis?

John Gower

Which book is a Middle English allegorical narrative poem written by William Langland?

Piers Plowman

Which book is a popular and influential compilation of some French and English Arthurian romances?

Le Morte d'Arthur

Test your knowledge of early English literature with this quiz! Explore epic poetry, hagiography, sermons, Bible translations, and more. Discover the oral tradition and the popular epic poem, Beowulf. Challenge yourself with questions on this fascinating period of literary history.

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