Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Literature and Culture Quiz

Authorship of Beowulf remains a mystery.

The Nowell Codex houses the oldest surviving Old English epic poem.

Geoffrey Chaucer, dubbed the 'Father of English Literature,' authored 'The Canterbury Tales.'

Sir Gawain takes the role of protagonist in 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.'

Caesura refers to the poetic technique where a line is divided, echoing or mirroring each half.

Chivalric romances focus on tales of love and knightly exploits.

The Battle of Roncevaux Pass forms the historical context for 'The Song of Roland.'

Knights adhere to the code of chivalry, embodying honor and valor.

The authorship of 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' remains anonymous.

Beowulf, a legendary hero, is the central character in the epic poem 'Beowulf.'

Mystery plays dramatize biblical events, often staged in town squares or on wagons.

The narrator, known as the Pilgrim, is central to 'The Canterbury Tales.'

Old English poetry often employs alliteration, emphasizing stressed syllables.

The Black Death serves as inspiration for the morality play 'Everyman.'

Morality plays convey moral lessons through allegorical characters and situations.

The Pearl Poet authored 'Pearl,' an alliterative poem delving into themes of loss and solace.

The 'Courtly Love' tradition entails the poetic expression of romantic love.