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Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf — Quiz

Question 4 • English Language Arts 12

Read the passage from Beowulf. So the Helming woman went on her rounds, queenly and dignified, decked out in rings, offering the goblet to all ranks, treating the household and the assembled troop until it was Beowulf’s turn to take it from her hand. Which feature of Anglo-Saxon culture is described in the excerpt?

Answer
A
a cup-bearer
B
a gift-giving
C
a Christian tradition
D
a Pagan tradition

Explanation

The excerpt describes the queen carrying a goblet around and offering it to each person in the hall. This role is called a cup-bearer, so the correct choice is “a cup-bearer.” Gift-giving involves distributing gifts, which is not what happens in this passage.

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