End of Semester Test: English 12A (PLATO) (Scored 88%)

Which sentence best explains why modern English reflects the influence of several languages? - ANSWER-B. Between AD 500 and 1200, invaders from several countries conquered parts of Britain. Match the words that have the same denotations. - ANSWER-favored → lucky drenched → soaked grinned → smiled scoffed → mocked elated → happy What is the reason for the tragic end of the hero Beowulf? - ANSWER-B. hubris Which three parts of this excerpt from Beowulf relate to a warrior code? Beowulf answered, Ecgtheow's son: "Grieve not, O wise one! for each it is better, [His friend to avenge than with vehemence wail him;] [Each of us must the end-day abide of] His earthly existence; who is able accomplish [Glory ere death!] [To battle-thane noble Lifeless lying, 'tis at last most fitting.] Arise, O king, [quick let us hasten To look at the footprint of the kinsman of Grendel!] I promise thee this now: to his place he'll escape not, . . ." - ANSWER-His friend to avenge than with vehemence wail him;