History of English Literature Quiz-Part-2 (Anglo-Saxon Period) - Naeem Ullah Butt

History of English Literature Quiz-Part-2 (Anglo-Saxon Period) (51-100)

Introduction

Welcome to the second installment of the Anglo-Saxon period literature quiz series. The first part was launched successfully. I am now thrilled to present the next chapter in our journey through Old English literary history. In this continuation, your understanding of the Anglo-Saxon era will grow even deeper. You will encounter more advanced themes and prose writings. You will also explore historical events, poetic structures, and linguistic developments. Furthermore, by keeping the natural progression of learners in mind, this second quiz ensures a comprehensive and connected grasp of this foundational period in the History of English Literature.

In the same way as the earlier quiz, this Anglo-Saxon period literature quiz Part 2 follows a clear and systematic structure. Therefore, it allows both readers and students to engage with the literary treasures of early England. The engagement is thoughtful, organized, and easy to follow. These quizzes maintain a proper historical sequence. They address various dimensions of the period. As a result, they strive to bring both clarity and continuity to your study plan. As a result, you will not face any confusion while moving from one period to another. In fact, this consistent arrangement helps your preparation become even more effective, focused, and smooth.

With every new quiz I publish, I aim to provide well-designed exercises. I include thought-provoking questions that align with actual academic content. These questions meet typical examination standards. Therefore, this second set of 50 multiple-choice questions continues to support your literary learning journey with careful balance and variety. I sincerely hope that this Anglo-Saxon period literature quiz strengthens your understanding. It also boosts your confidence and motivates you to keep exploring. So without further delay, here is Anglo-Saxon Period Literature Quiz – Part 2, covering Questions 51 to 100.

Anglo-Saxon Period Literature Quiz – Part 2 (Q51–Q100)

Which poem describes a bird rising from ashes and symbolizes resurrection?
A) The Wanderer
B) The Phoenix
C) The Dream of the Rood
D) The Seafarer
Answer: B
Who is the hero that kills both Grendel and Grendel’s mother?
A) Wiglaf
B) Hrothgar
C) Beowulf
D) Hygelac
Answer: C
The Vercelli Book contains religious poems and—
A) Pagan stories
B) Legal texts
C) Homilies
D) Heroic poems
Answer: C
“Whale-road” is an example of—
A) Alliteration
B) Irony
C) Kenning
D) Rhyme
Answer: C
What role did monasteries play in Anglo-Saxon literature?
A) Royal archives
B) Centers for oral storytelling
C) Sites for manuscript copying and learning
D) Schools of rhetoric
Answer: C
Who was Hygelac in Beowulf?
A) Grendel’s father
B) Beowulf’s king
C) Dragon’s brother
D) Danish warrior
Answer: B
The phrase “doom of men” is an example of—
A) Hyperbole
B) Kenning
C) Foreshadowing
D) Litotes
Answer: B
How does Grendel die in Beowulf?
A) Burned by dragon
B) Stabbed with sword
C) Torn limb from limb
D) Poisoned
Answer: C
Which poet introduced religious themes in vernacular verse?
A) Cynewulf
B) Caedmon
C) Bede
D) Alfred
Answer: B
The poem Wulf and Eadwacer explores—
A) Heroism
B) Exile
C) Love and longing
D) Death in battle
Answer: C
Which Anglo-Saxon text includes the poem The Rune Poem?
A) Junius Manuscript
B) Exeter Book
C) Vercelli Book
D) Nowell Codex
Answer: B
Which aspect of Christianity deeply influenced Anglo-Saxon literature?
A) Resurrection
B) Free will
C) Original sin
D) Spiritual exile
Answer: D
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was begun during the reign of—
A) Ethelred
B) Alfred the Great
C) Harold
D) Edward the Confessor
Answer: B
What is a common theme in Anglo-Saxon elegies?
A) Utopia
B) Nostalgia for lost glory
C) Chivalry
D) Satirical humor
Answer: B
Which genre best describes The Wife’s Lament?
A) Epic
B) Elegy
C) Ballad
D) Homily
Answer: B
The term “Middle Earth” in Old English refers to—
A) Hell
B) England
C) The human world
D) Afterlife
Answer: C
In Beowulf, Hrothgar is king of—
A) Geats
B) Danes
C) Swedes
D) Frisians
Answer: B
Which poem portrays a heroic defense against Viking invasion?
A) The Wanderer
B) The Seafarer
C) The Battle of Maldon
D) The Phoenix
Answer: C
The writing system used in early Anglo-Saxon England was—
A) Runes
B) Greek
C) Cyrillic
D) Arabic
Answer: A
What kind of poem is The Dream of the Rood?
A) Riddle
B) Visionary Christian poem
C) Pagan epic
D) Lyric ballad
Answer: B
Who was Beowulf’s last opponent?
A) Grendel
B) Grendel’s mother
C) Hrothgar
D) Dragon
Answer: D
Which poem speaks of spiritual journey through hardship and the sea?
A) The Phoenix
B) The Wanderer
C) The Seafarer
D) The Battle of Maldon
Answer: C
Which work is a homiletic poem with moral teachings?
A) Beowulf
B) Genesis B
C) The Dream of the Rood
D) Elene
Answer: D
Which type of figurative language dominates Anglo-Saxon verse?
A) Simile
B) Personification
C) Alliteration and kennings
D) Irony
Answer: C
Anglo-Saxon literature often reflects tension between—
A) England and Ireland
B) Paganism and Christianity
C) Roman and Greek cultures
D) North and South England
Answer: B
What type of hero is Beowulf?
A) Tragic hero
B) Romantic hero
C) Epic hero
D) Picaresque hero
Answer: C
In The Wanderer, wisdom is gained through—
A) Travel and observation
B) Study and books
C) Combat and success
D) Dreams and visions
Answer: A
The metaphor “gold-friend of men” describes—
A) A dragon
B) A priest
C) A king
D) A friend
Answer: C
Which aspect of Anglo-Saxon poetry helped with oral transmission?
A) Long sentences
B) Rhyme
C) Alliteration and formulaic phrases
D) Title repetition
Answer: C
Which Christian poet wrote Elene and Juliana?
A) Caedmon
B) Cynewulf
C) Bede
D) Aldhelm
Answer: B
What is the tone of most Anglo-Saxon elegies?
A) Joyful
B) Satirical
C) Melancholic
D) Romantic
Answer: C
The structure of a typical Anglo-Saxon poem contains—
A) 14-line rhyming couplets
B) Iambic pentameter
C) Two half-lines with caesura
D) Free verse
Answer: C
In Beowulf, how does the hero die?
A) Killed by dragon’s fire
B) Drowns
C) Poisoned by a sword
D) Lost in battle
Answer: A
Which term refers to fate or destiny in Old English thought?
A) Godspeed
B) Karma
C) Wyrd
D) Doomsday
Answer: C
The primary concern of Anglo-Saxon poetry is—
A) Emotional expression
B) Spiritual ecstasy
C) Heroism and transience
D) Comic relief
Answer: C
The author of Beowulf is—
A) Geoffrey
B) Unknown
C) Alfred
D) Cynewulf
Answer: B
“The Wanderer” survives in which manuscript?
A) Vercelli Book
B) Junius Manuscript
C) Exeter Book
D) Nowell Codex
Answer: C
What type of literature is Genesis B?
A) Political satire
B) Biblical poetry
C) Secular narrative
D) Legal code
Answer: B
Which animal is symbolic in The Phoenix?
A) Eagle
B) Dove
C) Swan
D) Phoenix
Answer: D
“Battle of Brunanburh” celebrates a victory by—
A) Norse invaders
B) Celtic tribes
C) English kings
D) Norman barons
Answer: C
Which king encouraged the writing of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
A) Harold
B) Alfred the Great
C) Edward
D) William I
Answer: B
How were early Anglo-Saxon poems preserved?
A) Printed books
B) Oral tradition and manuscripts
C) Painted scrolls
D) Wax tablets
Answer: B
Which term refers to a break in the middle of a line of verse?
A) Couplet
B) Refrain
C) Caesura
D) Meter
Answer: C
Old English literature was mainly written in—
A) Latin
B) French
C) Old English
D) Middle English
Answer: C
Which invaders most influenced Old English literature?
A) Normans
B) Vikings
C) Romans
D) Danes
Answer: B
Cynewulf is associated with which manuscript?
A) Exeter
B) Nowell
C) Vercelli
D) Cotton
Answer: C
The term “ring-giver” describes—
A) A soldier
B) A king
C) A priest
D) A bard
Answer: B
Which poem uses personal suffering as a metaphor for faith?
A) The Phoenix
B) The Seafarer
C) Beowulf
D) The Battle of Maldon
Answer: B
The poem The Ruin describes—
A) The fall of Troy
B) A destroyed Roman city
C) Beowulf’s death
D) A battle
Answer: B
Old English verse uses rhythm based on—
A) Syllables
B) Stress patterns
C) Rhyme scheme
D) Line length
Answer: B