A Short History of Beowulf
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Maria Faran
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By Maria Faran
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A Brief History
Beowulf is an oral mythological tale that has been retold from minstrels that added and changed the tale.
Beowulf's (700-750 year) roots are in Northumbria in northeast England.
Beowulf is derived from Celtic and Scandinavian folk legends.
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Beowulf contains Christian references (allusions) and the author was thought to be a monk.
The Beowulf manuscript survived the Henry VII burnings of
monasteries.
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Multiple Choice
Beowulf is rooted in ________ and __________ folk legends.
Chinese /European
Scandinavian / Celtic
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Multiple Choice
True or False: Beowulf is an oral mythological story that had traditionally been retold by minstrels over time.
TRUE
FALSE
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Multiple Choice
It is probable that Beowulf was told by a monk because of the...
references to monk life
references to Christianity
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Multiple Choice
Beowulf originates from _________ which is in Northeast England.
Italy
Northumbria
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Multiple Choice
True or False: The Beowulf manuscript survived the Charles II burnings of monastaries.
FALSE
TRUE
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