History of English Literature-Quiz-Part-3 (Anglo-Saxon) - Naeem Ullah Butt

History of English Literature-Quiz-Part-3 (Anglo-Saxon) (101-150)

Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Period Literature Quiz – Part 3

We proudly present the Anglo-Saxon Period Literature Quiz – Part 3. It continues your journey through the rich legacy of early English literature. Since the first two quizzes explored foundational concepts, poetic forms, and early literary figures, this third installment dives even deeper. Learners can now engage with more complex ideas. They can explore lesser-known texts. They will also analyze detailed literary features of the Anglo-Saxon era.

Furthermore, this section of the series emphasizes not only the stylistic beauty of Anglo-Saxon poetry but also its intellectual depth. Therefore, each question has been carefully crafted to challenge your memory, refine your analysis, and enhance your historical understanding. Because Anglo-Saxon literature blends both Christian themes and warrior culture, this quiz includes topics that reflect that dynamic duality. In addition, more attention has been given to literary devices, structural patterns, and the evolution of poetic technique.

Consequently, the Anglo-Saxon Period Literature Quiz – Part 3 serves as an essential step in mastering Old English literary heritage. Moreover, it encourages you to think critically. Explore how oral tradition shaped the earliest phases of English literature. Understand the impact of heroic values and Christian influence. Whether you are a student preparing for exams, you will find this quiz meaningful. As a literature enthusiast, you can expand your knowledge. If you are a teacher, this quiz offers quality content. Above all, it promotes curiosity, rewards close reading, and strengthens your command of literary history. Ultimately, by completing this quiz, you test your knowledge. You also pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Anglo-Saxon poetry and prose.

Anglo-Saxon Period Literature Quiz – Part 3 (Questions 101–150)

Instructions: Choose the correct option from A, B, C, or D.

101. Which manuscript contains most of the surviving Anglo-Saxon poetry?
A. Nowell Codex
B. Cotton Vitellius A.xv
C. Junius Manuscript
D. Exeter Book
Answer: D

102. Which poetic device is most common in Anglo-Saxon verse?
A. Simile
B. Kenning
C. Hyperbole
D. Allusion
Answer: B

103. The word “kenning” refers to:
A. A religious sermon
B. A compound metaphorical expression
C. A type of prose writing
D. A battle chant
Answer: B

104. “The Wanderer” and “The Seafarer” are examples of what type of poem?
A. Narrative
B. Religious
C. Elegiac
D. Satirical
Answer: C

105. Who was the first known English historian?
A. Cynewulf
B. Cædmon
C. Bede
D. Ælfric
Answer: C

106. Which king was known for encouraging literacy and translation into Old English?
A. Alfred the Great
B. Edward the Confessor
C. Æthelred the Unready
D. Harold Godwinson
Answer: A

107. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was started during the reign of:
A. King Edgar
B. William the Conqueror
C. Alfred the Great
D. Harthacnut
Answer: C

108. The language of Anglo-Saxon literature is called:
A. Middle English
B. Latin
C. Celtic
D. Old English
Answer: D

109. Cædmon is best known for:
A. Translating the Bible
B. Writing heroic poetry
C. Composing a hymn after a vision
D. Being a monk at Lindisfarne
Answer: C

110. What is the main theme of “The Seafarer”?
A. Religious corruption
B. Maritime warfare
C. Exile and spiritual journey
D. Romantic love
Answer: C

111. Which genre best fits “The Wife’s Lament”?
A. Ballad
B. Elegy
C. Romance
D. Tragedy
Answer: B

112. Who is credited with writing “Ecclesiastical History of the English People”?
A. Cynewulf
B. Bede
C. Alcuin
D. Aldhelm
Answer: B

113. Which epic hero fights Grendel and a dragon?
A. Sigurd
B. Roland
C. Beowulf
D. Arthur
Answer: C

114. What does the dragon in “Beowulf” symbolize?
A. Youth
B. Loyalty
C. Greed and fate
D. Christian hope
Answer: C

115. Which Christian symbol appears in “The Dream of the Rood”?
A. The Crown
B. The Cross
C. The Dove
D. The Chalice
Answer: B

116. What is the tone of most Anglo-Saxon elegies?
A. Joyful
B. Ironical
C. Melancholic
D. Comedic
Answer: C

117. In Old English poetry, lines are divided into two parts called:
A. Verses
B. Clauses
C. Hemistichs
D. Codas
Answer: C

118. What is alliteration?
A. Repetition of vowel sounds
B. Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
C. A metaphor
D. A type of rhyme
Answer: B

119. Who was Cynewulf?
A. A Norse king
B. An Anglo-Saxon warrior
C. A religious poet
D. A Viking chronicler
Answer: C

120. What distinguishes Cynewulf’s poems?
A. Use of satire
B. Inclusion of his runic signature
C. Use of romantic themes
D. Comedic dialogues
Answer: B

121. What type of poem is “The Battle of Maldon”?
A. Elegy
B. Dream vision
C. Heroic poem
D. Lyric
Answer: C

122. “The Battle of Maldon” commemorates a battle against:
A. Scots
B. Romans
C. Vikings
D. Saxons
Answer: C

123. The term “wyrd” in Anglo-Saxon culture refers to:
A. A prophecy
B. A magical object
C. Fate or destiny
D. Divine punishment
Answer: C

124. What poetic technique replaces names with metaphorical phrases?
A. Riddle
B. Kenning
C. Simile
D. Antithesis
Answer: B

125. Anglo-Saxon poetry was composed and transmitted by:
A. Scribes
B. Warriors
C. Druids
D. Scops
Answer: D

126. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry?
A. Alliteration
B. Caesura
C. Rhyme scheme
D. Kenning
Answer: C

127. The Exeter Book contains:
A. A history of Anglo-Saxon kings
B. A collection of riddles, elegies, and religious poems
C. Legal documents
D. Latin translations of Homer
Answer: B

128. Which Anglo-Saxon poem presents Christ as a heroic warrior?
A. The Dream of the Rood
B. The Seafarer
C. The Wanderer
D. Genesis B
Answer: A

129. What is the primary focus of “The Wanderer”?
A. Adventure and conquest
B. Loss, memory, and solitude
C. Romance and betrayal
D. Political intrigue
Answer: B

130. Which collection includes religious poetry by Cynewulf?
A. Vercelli Book
B. Nowell Codex
C. Lindisfarne Gospels
D. Cotton Cleopatra C.iv
Answer: A

131. The heroic code in Anglo-Saxon culture emphasizes:
A. Peace and submission
B. Wealth and leisure
C. Loyalty, bravery, and reputation
D. Religious obedience
Answer: C

132. The structure of Beowulf is divided into how many major battles?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C

133. What theme dominates Anglo-Saxon heroic poetry?
A. Romantic love
B. Moral temptation
C. Glory and mortality
D. Artistic creation
Answer: C

134. Which literary device reflects harsh sounds in poetry?
A. Assonance
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Cacophony
D. Euphony
Answer: C

135. “The Husband’s Message” is written in the form of a:
A. Dialogue
B. Lament
C. Riddle
D. Letter from exile
Answer: D

136. The Runic Alphabet used by Anglo-Saxons is called:
A. Cyrillic
B. Latin
C. Futhorc
D. Gothic
Answer: C

137. Which poetic work is the oldest surviving in Old English?
A. Beowulf
B. Caedmon’s Hymn
C. Genesis A
D. Judith
Answer: B

138. “Judith” is an Old English poem based on a:
A. Pagan myth
B. Biblical story
C. Norse legend
D. Historical event
Answer: B

139. Which poem reflects tension between pagan and Christian values?
A. The Seafarer
B. Genesis B
C. The Wanderer
D. All of the above
Answer: D

140. The heroic ideal often clashes with which concept in Anglo-Saxon poetry?
A. Romanticism
B. Christian humility
C. Feminine power
D. Political law
Answer: B

141. The Anglo-Saxon word “hlaford” means:
A. Knight
B. Thief
C. Lord
D. Poet
Answer: C

142. What kind of creature is Grendel?
A. A human
B. A dragon
C. A demonic monster
D. A sea serpent
Answer: C

143. What does “Beowulf” mean?
A. War wolf
B. Bright wolf
C. Bear wolf
D. Battle wolf
Answer: C

144. In “Beowulf,” who is Hrothgar?
A. Beowulf’s enemy
B. King of the Danes
C. Beowulf’s uncle
D. A priest
Answer: B

145. Beowulf travels to Denmark to:
A. Seek treasure
B. Fight the dragon
C. Marry the queen
D. Help King Hrothgar defeat Grendel
Answer: D

146. What is the final foe Beowulf faces?
A. Grendel’s mother
B. Sea monsters
C. A fire-breathing dragon
D. A Viking warlord
Answer: C

147. Anglo-Saxon religious poetry often adapts stories from:
A. Classical mythology
B. The Bible
C. Norse sagas
D. Arthurian legends
Answer: B

148. Which poetic form consists of a short question-like description and answer?
A. Lament
B. Kenning
C. Elegy
D. Riddle
Answer: D

149. What is a caesura in Anglo-Saxon poetry?
A. A rhyme
B. A metaphor
C. A pause between two halves of a line
D. A symbolic image
Answer: C

150. The worldview of Anglo-Saxon poetry can be best described as:
A. Optimistic
B. Deterministic and heroic
C. Romantic and peaceful
D. Political and pragmatic
Answer: B