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Quiz about English Literature Made Simple  No 1
Quiz about English Literature Made Simple  No 1

English Literature Made Simple - No. 1 Quiz


A superhero, some talkative pilgrims and a legendary king. How about a thousand years of English Literature in ten questions? This quiz highlights three early Anglo-Saxon and Medieval English writings from 449 to 1485.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rblayer
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
174,968
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
957
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who or what was Beowulf? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who did Beowulf slay? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Over who or what was Beowulf's final victory? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In "The Canterbury Tales" where did the pilgrims meet up before their journey? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where in Canterbury was the final destination for the pilgrims in "The Canterbury Tales"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which pilgrim told the first of "The Canterbury Tales?" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How long was the pilgrims' journey in "The Canterbury Tales?" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In Sir Thomas Malory's "Morte D'Arthur", what is the name of Arthur's nephew who attempts to seize Arthur's crown? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which knight of the round table was ordered by King Arthur to throw the sword Excalibur into the water? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How does King Arthur go off to die? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who or what was Beowulf?

Answer: a Geatish warrior

Beowulf is believe to be the only surviving full-length heroic epic in Old English. Geatland was in what is now southern Sweden.
2. Who did Beowulf slay?

Answer: Grendel

Grendel, a monster of human shape and superhuman size, had terrorized the Danish kingdom of King Hrothgar for twelve years.
3. Over who or what was Beowulf's final victory?

Answer: A dragon

An elderly Beowulf and his loyal companion Wiglaf slayed the dragon, but Beowulf received mortal wounds and died shortly afterwards.
4. In "The Canterbury Tales" where did the pilgrims meet up before their journey?

Answer: Tabard Inn

The host at Tabard Inn was Harry Bailey. It was Harry that offered to act as guide for the pilgrims, and he also was the one that suggested that they pass the time of the journey telling stories, the best story would win a free dinner at the Tabard Inn.
5. Where in Canterbury was the final destination for the pilgrims in "The Canterbury Tales"?

Answer: The shrine of Thomas Becket

Many people in Chaucer's times made pilgrimages in penance for sins or other devotional purposes.
6. Which pilgrim told the first of "The Canterbury Tales?"

Answer: The Knight

Among the pilgrims, the Knight was the highest in social order and was allowed to go first.
7. How long was the pilgrims' journey in "The Canterbury Tales?"

Answer: 59 miles

The pilgrims began from Southwark, a London suburb near the south end of London Bridge on the Thames River.
8. In Sir Thomas Malory's "Morte D'Arthur", what is the name of Arthur's nephew who attempts to seize Arthur's crown?

Answer: Mordred

Mordred was King Arthur's illegitimate son, unknowingly by his half-sister Morgause. Mordred went to Camelot to dishonor Arthur in hopes of gaining the throne. He had the help of his sorceress aunt, Morgan le Fey.
9. Which knight of the round table was ordered by King Arthur to throw the sword Excalibur into the water?

Answer: Bedivere

Sir Bedivere is the only knight still alive after the final battle with Mordred.
10. How does King Arthur go off to die?

Answer: On a barge with ladies dressed in black

Soon after seeing King Arthur sail off on the barge, Bedivere discovers a chapel with a hermit tending a fresh grave. Bedivere decided to remain with the hermit to pray and fast over what he believes to be the grave of King Arthur.
Source: Author rblayer

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