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What event marks the line between the Old English and Middle English periods?
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B. the Norman invasion
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What was the effect of the Norman conquest on the language of Britain?
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. The upper class spoke French
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Why is Beowulf an epic poem?
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It is about a hero who represents cultural values.
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What two things does Beowulf take from the sea hag's cave?
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B. Grendel's head and the hilt of the sword
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What was one of the social effects of the Black Death?
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C. There was a rise in the middle class
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In The Canterbury Tales, a few of the pilgrims are women. Which one is NOT featured in the tale?
Your Answer The Nun
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What killed as much as half the population of Europe during the Middle Ages?
Your Answer black death
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Based on the description of Grendel in Beowulf, what does the monster most clearly represent?
Your Answer Sinfulness of humanity
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Where does The Pardoner's Tale take place?
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Flanders
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Discuss the setting Chaucer establishes in "The Prologue." Points to consider include the time and place, the purpose of the journey, and the people going on the journey. Also, identify any parts of the setting that hint at action that happens later in the story. Cite specific examples from the text to support your answer.
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According to The Pardoners Tale, why