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What is the relationship between Philomela and Tereus?
In the Arthurian writing by Wace, what is the name of the prophet mentioned in the text?
What city does "The Miller's Tale" takes place in?
In the Arthurian writing by Layamon, what fictional fantasy creatures are mentioned?
At the end of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, which figure from Arthurian legends is the Green Knight revealed to have connections with?
In the Arthurian writing by Geoffrey of Monmouth, who does Arthur pass his crown to?
Which of the following characters is mentioned in all three texts from "The Myth of Arthur's Return" section?
How many manuscripts have survived from Chaucer's lifetime?
In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, what is the first type of animal that the lord of the castle hunts while Gawain is staying at his estate?
According to the Norton’s introduction on this poem, which of the following does NOT describe Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
What does Absolon promise to give Alisoun in exchange for a kiss right before Nicholas farts in his face?
In the critical introduction to John Gower, which poet is stated to have personally communicated with Gower?
What is the name of the man that helps Beowulf with the dragon?
What biblical figure are Grendel and his mother said to be descended from?
in "The Wanderer", who does the speaker put all of his faith into?
How long has Beowulf been king at the time when the dragon attacks his kingdom?
In Beowulf, what does the theif steal from the dragon's treasure horde?
What weapon does beowulf kill Grendel with?
In the section of Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People", who is in charge of the monastery that Caedmon is at?
What type of weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel's mother?