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From the Middle Ages through the Renaissance — Test

Question 18 • English Language Arts 12

Read the phrase written in Middle English. The holy blisful martir for to seke Which modern English translation of the phrase is accurate?

Answer
A
the holly blossoms marking the season
B
the holy blessed martyr there to seek
C
the whole blissful month of September
D
the hole blistering madly for one second

Explanation

“Martir” means “martyr,” and “blisful” means “blessed” or “blissful.” The phrase “for to seke” means “to seek,” so the phrase translates as “to seek the holy blessed martyr.” Choice D is the closest match, though “there” is not a literal translation of “for to.”

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