What is a “lay” in medieval literature ?

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Which of the following texts provides the best example of the comitatus ethic ?

A. Caedmon’s Hymn B. The Battle of Maldon C. The Canterbury Tales D. The Dream of the Rood...

The turbulent years of the 14th century witnessed a blending of language and culture that led to the rise of Middle English. Which of the following events led to the nickname “the era of catastrophes” ?

A. The Hundred Years War B. The Great Schism C. The Black Plague D. All of these answers...

What is the significance of the phrase protecting the heart from Acrene Wisse ?

A. The phrase refers to anchoresses’ responsibility to defend other Christians. B. The phrase suggests that women should safeguard their spirituality through total withdrawal from the world. C. The phrase is considered one of the positive effects of prayer. D. The phrase involves becoming a nunin order to escape the bad influence of men....

Who were the troubadours ?

A. poets from France and Italy B. men who wrote only in the mystical tradition C. the authors of conduct books D. heretics persecuted by the Church...

What is the function of Ancrene Wisse ?

A. paradox B. affective piety C. imagery D. pathos...