What was the function of the Anglo- Saxon Chronicle ?

A. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records the history of the continuity and persistence of Anglo-Saxon culture in Old English.
B. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle offers a lay person’s perspective on Anglo-Saxon history.
C. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle focuses on the courtly adventures of Anglo-Saxon English.
D. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle presents an accurate description of the Second and Third Crusades.

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Despite the fact that the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle continued well into the Norman rule of the 12th century, which king originally commissioned this work ?
A. King Harold
B. King Arthur
C. William the Conqueror
D. Alfred the Great
Pride in one’s accomplishments was important to the Anglo-Saxon thegn. If so, why does Hrothgar say in Beowulf: do not give way to pride ?
A. Hrothgar believes it is important to stay focused on revenge.
B. Pride is one of the deadly sins.
C. Pride causes one to appear immodest.
D. Extreme pride can cause one to be overly secure and make mistakes.
In Anglo-Saxon heroic poetry, what is the fate of those who fail to observe the sacred duty of blood vengeance ?
A. banishment to Asia
B. everlasting shame
C. conversion to Christianity
D. being buried alive
In Anglo-Saxon heroic poetry, what is the fate of those who fail to observe the sacred duty of blood vengeance ?
A. banishment to Asia
B. everlasting shame
C. conversion to Christianity
D. mild melancholia
Which of the following statements is true of the Anglo-Irish War ?
A. The Anglo-Irish war began with the resistance of the Irish Republican Army.
B. The Anglo-Irish war never involved a guerrilla campaign.
C. In the course of the Anglo-Irish War, only a few hundred members of the Irish Republican Army were actively resisting British rule.
D. All of the above
Which of the following languages did not coexist in Anglo-Norman England ?
A. Latin
B. Dutch
C. French
D. Celtic
Which of the following languages did not coexist in Anglo-Norman England ?
A. Latin
B. Dutch
C. French
D. Celtic
What was the primary function of The Rule of Saint Benedict ?
A. The Rule of Saint Benedict standardized monasticism.
B. The Rule of Saint Benedict was the first example of poetry written in the vernacular language.
C. The Rule of Saint Benedict explained the new architectural style.
D. The Rule of Saint Benedict offered an early example of dream poetry.
In The Book of the City of Ladies, what is the function of the character Reason ?
A. she offers real reasons as to why women are valuable to society
B. she literally helps build the city
C. she helps the narrator see the merits of women
D. All of the Above
What is the function of Ancrene Wisse ?
A. paradox
B. affective piety
C. imagery
D. pathos