Question

Read the passage from Beowulf.

They marched in step,
hurrying on till the timbered hall
rose before them, radiant with gold.
Nobody on earth knew of another
building like it. Majesty lodged there,
its light shone over many lands.
So their gallant escort guided them
to that dazzling stronghold and indicated
the shortest way to it; then the noble warrior
wheeled on his horse and spoke these words:
"It is time for me to go. May the Almighty
Father keep you and in His kindness
watch over your exploits. I'm away to the sea,
back on alert against enemy raiders."

Which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that Hrothgar’s hall is famous throughout the lands? Select 2 options.

the timbered hall
rose before them, radiant with gold
Nobody on earth knew of another
building like it.
Majesty lodged there,
its light shone over many lands.
their gallant escort guided them
to that dazzling stronghold
I'm away to the sea,
back on alert against enemy raiders.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Nobody on earth knew of another building like it.

C. Majesty lodged there; its light shone over many lands.

Explanation:

A. The timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold

B. Nobody on earth knew of another building like it.

C. Majesty lodged there; its light shone over many lands.

D. their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold

E. I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders.

• If the Queen stayed there, this is reason enough to believe it. Its light was seen in many places for a significant reason.

• No one in the world had ever seen another building like it.: compelling argument.
• The other options are not valid in this excerpt.