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British Lit. Comprehensive Exam Unit 1 Review British Lit. Comprehensive Exam

Beowulf 1. In which language was Beowulf written? A. Old English C. Middle English B. Modern English D. Latin 2. What makes the story of Beowulf an Epic Poem? A. it is really long C. it rhymes B. it has an epic hero D. it is a quest story on a grand scale

Beowulf continued 3. Where is Beowulf from? Angle-Land (England) C. Denmark B. Herot D. Land of the Geats 4. Beowulf believes that the outcome of all of his efforts is ultimately determined by A. God and fate. C. the strength of his body. B. the strength of his will. D. the needs of his people.

Beowulf continued 5. From whom is Grendel descended? Satan C. Cain B. Judas D. Ecgtheow 6. Who wants to avenge Grendel's death? A. King Hrothgar C. Grendel’s Mother B. Beowulf D. Wiglaf

Beowulf continued 7. What is a kenning that refers to King Hrothgar? ring-giver C. water witch B. hoard-guard D. sin-stained demon 8. Who remains loyal to Beowulf to the end? A. Hrothgar C. Unferth B. Wiglaf D. Grendel

The Canterbury Tales 9. Chaucer was radical in that he wrote in Latin C. French B. British D. vernacular: English 10. Why are the pilgrims going to Canterbury? A. To meet King Henry III B. To see a medieval mystery play C. To worship the relics of Saint Thomas Becket D. Because they are tourists

The Canterbury Tales 11. “The Pardoner’s Tale” mainly warns against excessive greed. B. drinking. C. laziness. D. optimism. 12. After the rioters abandon their search for Death, they murder one another. This act is an example of : A. irony C. metaphor B. imagery D. personification 13. According to the old woman in “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” what do women most desire? A. power over men B. a nice home C. wealth and expensive clothing D. flattery

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 14. What is Gawain’s relationship to King Arthur? A. He is Arthur’s son C. He is Arthur’s tarot card reader B. He is Arthur’s brother D. He is Arthur’s nephew 15. How much time does Gawain have to locate the Green Knight? A. Exactly one year C. Exactly one year and one day B. Exactly six months D. Exactly one year and eight days 16. What does the Green Knight set out to test? A. his own virtue C. Gawain’s virtue B. his own physical abilities D. Gawain’s physical abilities

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 17. Why does Gawain take the lady’s green sash? A. Because he doesn’t want to die B. Because he wants to give it to the Green Knight as a gift C. Because he is overcome with desire D. Because she threatens to kill him 18. Which of the following results from Gawain’s keeping the green sash a secret from the lord? A. Gawain flinches when the Green Knight attempts the first blow. B. The Green Knight’s first blow doesn’t touch Gawain. C. The Green Knight’s second blow doesn’t touch Gawain. D. The Green Knight’s third blow nicks Gawain’s neck.