Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf — Quiz
Question 7 • English Language Arts 12
Read the passage from Beowulf . "It bothers me to have to burden anyone with all the grief Grendel has caused and the havoc he has wreaked upon us in Heorot, our humiliations. My household-guard are on the wane, fate sweeps them away into Grendel's clutches— but God can easily halt these raids and harrowing attacks! Which interpretation of Beowulf does the passage best support?
Answer
A
When studying Beowulf , the reader experiences the gift-giving and hospitality prominent in Anglo-Saxon culture.
B
One thing the reader should note when studying Anglo-Saxon culture in Beowulf is the way lords and thanes interact.
C
While reading Beowulf , the reader encounters aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture such as Christian and Pagan traditions.
D
One of the interesting things about Beowulf is the way it portrays the feasts and warrior tribes in Anglo-Saxon culture.
Explanation
The passage combines ideas associated with different religious traditions. The speaker describes fate carrying his guards away, a belief linked to Anglo-Saxon pagan tradition, and then says God can stop the attacks, reflecting Christian belief. This best supports the interpretation that Beowulf includes both Christian and pagan traditions; the passage does not focus on feasting, gift-giving, or the relationship between lords and thanes.
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