Anglo-Saxon Literature and Vocabulary Quiz
Explore Old English literature with this quiz covering Beowulf, kenning, wyrd, and more. Test your knowledge now!
#1
Who is considered the first great writer in English literature?
Geoffrey Chaucer
William Shakespeare
Beowulf
John Milton
#2
Which Anglo-Saxon epic poem tells the story of the hero Beowulf?
The Canterbury Tales
The Wanderer
Beowulf
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
#3
Which Old English poem features a battle between the hero Beowulf and the dragon?
The Seafarer
The Battle of Maldon
The Wanderer
Beowulf
#4
What does the term 'wyrd' refer to in Anglo-Saxon literature?
A type of armor
Fate or destiny
A legendary weapon
A type of ritual
#5
What is the name of the Old English poem that tells the story of a hero's struggle against the monster Grendel?
The Battle of Maldon
The Dream of the Rood
Beowulf
The Wanderer
#6
What is a kenning in Anglo-Saxon poetry?
A type of riddle
A metaphorical compound word or phrase
A type of battle strategy
A form of medieval dance
#7
Which Old English poem features the allegorical figure of the Dreamer, who experiences a vision of the afterlife?
The Seafarer
The Dream of the Rood
The Wife's Lament
The Wanderer
#8
Which manuscript contains the oldest surviving Old English poetic works?
The Exeter Book
The Nowell Codex
The Vercelli Book
The Beowulf Manuscript
#9
What is the name of the system of alliteration used in Old English poetry?
Futhorc
Kennings
Scop
Alliterative verse
#10
Which famous Old English poem describes the journey of a lone traveler across a desolate landscape?
The Seafarer
The Wanderer
The Dream of the Rood
The Battle of Maldon
#11
Which Anglo-Saxon king is associated with the revival of learning and literature during his reign?
Alfred the Great
Offa of Mercia
Æthelred the Unready
Edward the Confessor
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