Beowulf

English

Which of these is another name for Old English?

Where would you expect to hear Old English poems being sung?

There might be runes or additional letters.

You can't - it's identical to modern English.

How would you recognise Old English writing?

There is only one copy - it's completely unique.

Why is the Beowulf manuscript so valuable?

It's a poem about heroic deeds and reputation.

It's a poem about loyalty and friendship.

It's a poem about revenge and punishment.

It's a poem about romance and undying love.

Which of these phrases best describes the Epic poem?

If you want to see the manuscript of Beowulf, where would you visit?

Which of these is NOT true of Epic poems?

Follow a strict code of honourable behaviour.

Learn a new skill, like crochet or origami.

If you were an Epic hero, what might you have to do? Select the odd one out.

You keep forgetting to charge your phone, and can't use it to find your way.

You lost your best mate's favourite sword and now he's angry with you.

Your annoying personality flaw, like boastfulness.

Your forgetful nature: you got given a mission from a god, but forgot what they actually asked you to do.

What might get you in trouble in an Epic poem?

Kill it with your bare hands to demonstrate your superhuman strength.

Wait until it's asleep, then attack it with your sword.

What's the most heroic way to kill a monster in an Epic poem?