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12 Cards in this Set
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Who did Beowulf leave in control before he died?
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Wiglaf
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Who did Beowulf say would come after the Geats when he passes?
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The hostic Franks and Fresians
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what is the name of the sword that Beowulf strikes the dragon with?
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Naegling
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What area did Beowulf stab his knife into the dragon?
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Flank (between ribs and hips)
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What is the "Guardian of the mound" an example of?
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epithet
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What is it called when there is a pause or line break in a line of poetry?
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Caesura
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Who is the author of the Canterbury Tales?
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Geoffrey Chaucer
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What is the language of the people called?
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vernacular
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When did the danes begin their invasion and conquest of southwestern britain?
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circa 450
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Edward 3 began a war to enforce his claims to the throne of what country?
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France
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What is the only animal that has four knees?
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elephant
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What actress was quoted saying, "A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left." ?
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Marilyn Monroe:)
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