1. English Literature from the Anglo-Saxon period a. reflected oral poetry. b. recorded historical facts only. c. always used rhyming verse. d. was never expressed orally.2. A scop was a person whoa. denounced poetry as immoral. b. denounced poetry as historically inaccurate. c. knew nothing about poetry. d. recited poetry and kept track of a tribe’s historical information.3. “The Seafarer” differs from Beowulf because a. “The Seafarer” says that one must do no harm and be humble. b. “The Seafarer” is an epic tale of conquest. c. Beowulf regrets that good can never triumph over evil. d. Beowulf denounces warfare under any circumstances.4. Why does the Seafarer enjoy the sea? a. He feels an unexplainable joy and excitement when sailing. b. He is free from his responsibilities on land. c. He can forget his lost love when he is at sea. d. He wants to prove his loyalty to his lord by enduring hardship.5. According to lines 68–71 of “The Seafarer,” what is the speaker’s view of death? a. People can triumph over death with determination and hard work. b. Death is counterproductive to the will of God and Fate. c. A force beyond human control decides matters of life and death. d. Religious people do not die.6. The fear that the speaker refers to in lines 41–42 of “The Seafarer” is an admission that  a. the Seafarer hates being a sailor. b. the Seafarer is cowardly. c. the Seafarer lacks faith in a higher power. d. a higher power is in control.7. The first part of “The Seafarer” is the story of a. a man’s life on the sea. b. a sailor’s conversion to Christianity.  c. an exile’s lament for his country. d. an ocean storm off the coast of England.8. What is the reason, despite all the hardships he has suffered, that the speaker in “The Seafarer” continues to follow the life of the sea? a. weary fatalism b. passionate curiosity c. religious vision d. material desires9. According to “The Seafarer,” what happens to earthly success? a. Wealth and glory fade in a brief time. b. God punishes injustices committed by the wealthy. c. Fate rewards the righteous with wealth and glory. d. Wealthy people have greater responsibility.10. Which of the following best describes the speaker’s message at the end of “The Seafarer”? a. Life at sea is both exhilarating and wearisome. b. Gifts of gold for heaven will not redeem a sinful soul. c. Those who walk with God shall be rewarded. d. The earth no longer flourishes in glory.11. When reading Anglo-Saxon poetry, how does recognizing historical context help a reader understand why certain things happen? a. It gives the reader clues about the situation of the time in which the work was written. b. It helps readers restate in their own words what the poem says. c. It requires readers to use a dictionary to find the meanings of complicated words. d. It shows the reader how important correct spelling and grammar are.12. Which element in “The Seafarer” is most characteristic of lyric poetry? a. regular rhythm and rhyme b. strong reliance on figurative language c. intense personal emotion d. narrative structure13. The phrase “summer’s sentinel,” meaning a cuckoo, is an example of a. a kenning. b. a predicate. c. assonance. d. caesura.14. In “The Seafarer,” the speaker finds comfort by a. accepting that the material world will fade away. b. losing faith in God and Fate. c. retiring from life at sea. d. realizing that earthly life is all that exists.15. Who does Grendel’s mother kill to avenge the death of her son? a. Beowulf b. Hrothgar’s friend c. Hrothgar d. Wiglaf16. When he says that God will decide the winner in the fight with Grendel, Beowulf a. expresses a wish to die. b. means that he is tired of fighting. c. shows that he respects Grendel. d. reaffirms his righteousness by respecting God’s will.17. How do you know that Beowulf is an honorable man? a. He is willing to risk his life in order to earn fame by killing Grendel. b. He is known as a follower and cousin of Higlac. c. His father was the great Edgetho, a famous warrior. d. He refuses to use a sword to fight Grendel because Grendel has none.18. Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar? a. He wants to help Hrothgar by killing Grendel. b. He has been sent into exile by the king of Geatland. c. He needs Hrothgar’s help against an enemy. d. He comes to seek shelter in Hrothgar’s hall.19. If you interpret Beowulf as a statement about corruption, with Grendel representing organized crime and the mead hall representing society, you are accepting the poem as a(n)  a. metaphor. b. symbol. c. allegory. d. kenning.20. After he becomes king of the Geats, Beowulf a. continues to fight for what he believes is right. b. becomes greedy and selfish. c. lets younger warriors defend his kingdom. d. loses his courage.21. Read the following line from Beowulf and determine its meaning: “The monster’s / Thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws . . .” a. He is hungry. b. He has intelligence. c. He has sharp claws. d. He is not trustworthy.22. Why is it ironic that after his death the Geats build a tower to memorialize Beowulf? a. Beowulf requested that the tower be built. b. The treasure is left in the tower. c. Beowulf’s body has been cremated. d. Most of the Geats had deserted him in battle.23. Read the following quotation from Beowulf and choose the best way to paraphrase the bolded words: “. . . they could hack at Grendel / From every side, trying to open / A path for his evil soul, but their points / Could not hurt him . . . .” a. to kill him b. to drive him out of the hall c. to turn his soul to God d. to help him escape24. Beowulf finally dies a. after a fight with a dragon. b. as the result of a spell cast by Grendel’s mother.  c. in a fight with Wiglaf. d. after being stabbed in the back by one of his men.25. What weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel? a. his sword b. his hands c. a dagger d. a lance26. To what does the poet give credit for Beowulf’s victory over Grendel’s mother? a. God’s judgment b. Beowulf’s kindness c. good luck d. Beowulf’s powerful grip27. How do you know that Beowulf is an epic poem? a. It is a poem about terrible monsters and dragons. b. It is a long poem that tells a story about a legendary hero. c. It tells about real events and real people of long ago. d. It was not written down at first but told by storytellers.28. Why does Bede include a quotation from the Scots in A History of the English Church and People? a. He is trying to flatter the Scots. b. He wants to show how unreasonable the Scots were. c. He wants to provide a complete account of the British Isles. d. He has read the quotation in another work.29. Which statement best describes the Venerable Bede? a. He claimed to have had mystic visions. b. He encouraged laws against pagan practices. c. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Saint John the Apostle. d. He wrote many historical accounts from a Christian perspective.30. Bede performed a valuable function because he a. translated the works of the Greeks into Old English. b. translated the Bible into rustic Latin. c. protested the use of the vernacular. d. generated a history of Britain for the world.31. According to Bede, who settled on the north end of Britain? a. the Scots b. the Picts c. the Britons d. the Irish32. Why does Bede go into such detail in A History of the English Church and People to describe the kinds of shellfish found in Britain? a. He knows his readers are interested in the fish of the seacoast. b. He wants to show how varied and rich the waters of Britain are. c. He wants readers to know the Britons are well nourished. d. He is stressing the importance of the seacoast. 33. What keeps Bede from being completely accurate in his A History of the English Church and People? a. He sometimes accepted unlikely stories as true. b. He usually did not tell where he got information. c. Much of his information comes from his own observations. d. He used the limited resources available to him at the time.34. What does Bede feel most unifies the people of Britain in A History of the English Church and People? a. their love of the land b. their fear of the Picts c. their desire for peace d. their belief in and study of God’s truth35. How does Ireland’s climate compare to Britain’s in A History of the English Church and People? a. It is much colder. b. It is much wetter. c. It is more variable. d. It is superior.36. According to Bede, what is true of Ireland? a. It is the largest island. b. It gets lots of snow. c. It does not have any snakes. d. The climate is too warm.37. Read these quotations from A History of the English Church and People. Based on the details they provide, which quotation is probably the most historically accurate? a. “I have heard that folk suffering from snakebite have drunk water in which scrapings from the leaves of books from Ireland have been steeped . . .” b. “On the opposite side of Britain, which lies open to the boundless ocean, lie the isles of the Orcades.” c. “As Saint Basil says: ‘Water receives its heat when it flows across certain metals, and becomes hot . . .’” d. “. . . almost everything in this isle enjoys immunity to poison . . .”38. What was a reason Bede had for writing A History of the English Church and People? a. to compare Britain and Ireland b. to identify the languages spoken c. to describe the geography of Britain d. to record the history of Britain39. Considering the time in which he wrote, which source would probably have provided Bede with the most reliable information that Britain had “twenty-eight noble cities”? a. personal experience b. testimony from sailors c. records from a monastic library d. accounts in letters40. Which of the following seems to lend the greatest credibility to Bede’s work? a. the large amount of factual, specific, information b. his personal observations on climate c. the references to religion in Britain d. his descriptions of different customsDetermine whether each statement is true or false.41. Comitatus refers to the social structure of Anglo-Saxon society. a. true b. false42. An elegy is a poem that laments hardships and mourns the loss of a better time. a. true b. false43. An epic is a long poem with a larger-than-life hero. a. true b. false44. Vernacular refers to a language spoken by common people. a. true b. false45. Beowulf kills Grendel by ripping his arm out by the roots. a. true b. false46. Grendel attacks Beowulf to avenge the death of Grendel’s mother. a. true b. false47. The vowel sounds of Old English are very different from those of modern English. a. true b. false48. The base language for English, German, French, and Spanish is Indo-European. a. true b. false49. Anglo-Saxon poetry was an oral as well as a written art. a. true b. false50. Old English is a Germanic language. a. true b. false

Topic: Free college for everyone Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 6, 7LessonLink (website): Conducting Research (Purdue OWL) (Links to an external site.)Link (website): How to Search the Library (Links to an external site.)Link (website): Library Workshop Archive (Links to an external site.) (various videos about research and APA format)Minimum of 6 scholarly sourcesIntroductionThis week you continue to work on your paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You have selected a topic and chosen issues related to that topic; this week, you will thoroughly research both sides of the issues you have chosen. Keep in mind that your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address at least three relevant aspects of the issue. More specific directions for each part of the paper will be found within the specific assignment in the weekly modules; the assignment this week is to research both the pro and con sides of the issues you have chosen to address.Here is a brief breakdown of the project so that you can plan your time in the course:WeekTaskWeek 1Topic SelectionWeek 3Issue Review (both sides)Week 5Thesis & Annotated Bibliography (both sides)Week 7Argumentative PaperInstructionsThis week, you will conduct an issue review for your selected topic for your project. Present a brief report of your research on both sides of the issue. This should include the following:Citation of your sourcesLinks to the sources where availableBrief description of the content of each of the sources (50 to 80 words for each source)Your research review should address at least three (3) aspects of the issue that is the subject of your paper and must present at least one pro and one con article review on each aspect. Sources should be scholarly or of very high substantive quality.Click on the following link to view an example. The first aspect is written out completely, with APA citation and brief description of content. The next two aspects should be completely written out by you in your report, including correct APA citation and brief description of content. Link: Example Issue ReviewBecause the topics vary widely, the nature of your research will also vary. If you are writing about gene therapy, for example, you will have to support your points with scholarly medical opinion. You may need to review researching techniques. Visit the research links provided in the Required Resources section in this activity for more information.Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page)1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle pageReferences page

The use of digital and social media can have a profound effect on society.  This project requires you to research and report on an organization or company who has used or is using digital or social media to create a profound effect, impact, or influence on others. Project 2 consists of: 1. Project Requirements (topics and content to cover) 2. Presentation Requirements (content organization) 3. Submission Requirements (how to submit your assignment) 4. Presentation Resources 5. Due Date Information and Late Policy PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Select an organization or company that used or uses digital or social media to impact others. CREATE A PRESENTATION (using a professional presentation application such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi, or Apple Keynote for the Mac) highlighting the information you found. NOTE 1: You are required to complete ALL THREE SECTIONS of this project (Sections 1, 2, and 3). PLEASE SELECT A DIFFERENT COMPANY THAN THE ONE YOU USED IN PROJECT 1.undefined SECTION 1: ORGANIZATION OR COMPANY INFORMATION Provide the following information about the organization or company you select. Answer the questions below: Item 1: What is the name of the organization or company? Item 2: What year was the organization or company established? Item 3: What is the organization's or company’s goal or mission? Item 4: Provide the company's or organization's website address (URL), if available. Item 5: Where is the company or organization's headquarters located? Section 1 Source: Include at least one source for Section 1. Include this source as an in-slide citation and on your References slide(s). SECTION 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL OR SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE Describe how digital or social media was used to influence others while answering the following questions: Item 1: Describe how digital or social media was used to influence others. Provide at least one example, instance, or situation that highlights this influence. Item 2: In the example, instance, or situation you provided in Item 1, what specific digital or social media platforms were used (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap chat, Pinterest, or YouTube) and how were they used? Item 3: What occurred as the result of the use of digital or social media? Describe the impact or magnitude of the change. Section 2 Source: Include at least one source for Section 2. Include this source as an in-slide citation and on your References Slide(s). To help you with completing Section 2, an example is provided below: Section 2 Example 1: Invisible Children - Kony 2012 In 2012, an organization called Invisible Children created and posted a 30 minute movie on YouTube to launch a campaign they called "Kony 2012." View the movie here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc). The Kony 2012 campaign was an effort to capture James Kony, who was portrayed as a ruthless rebel leader in Uganda who committed numerous atrocities against humanity, including kidnapping and murder. The Kony 2012 campaign had a tremendous impact. The video generated over 100 million YouTube Views. Over 20 million dollars was donated to support the effort to capture James Kony NOTE 2: You cannot use Invisible Children in your project. To help you with completing Section 2, a second example is provided below: Section 1 Example 2: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge In 2016, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS) organized the Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge involved pouring a bucket filled with ice and water over a person's head, followed by the person nominating 3 people who then had to take the challenge.  The person would then making a contribution to ALS research.  The challenge quickly became viral, gaining support and participation from celebrities.  As a result of the challenge, traffic to the ALS web page increased, over 250,000 new donors signed up, and over 13.3 million dollars was raised. NOTE 3: You cannot use the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in your project. SECTION 3: ANALYSIS What was the full impact of the use of Digital or Social Media? Item 1: Was the change created by the use of digital or social media positive or negative (or both) in your opinion? Item 2: How successful was the company in accomplishing the objective? Support your answer. Item 3: List one thing the company could have done better to accomplish their objective. To help you with completing Section 3, we have provided two examples below: Section 3 Example 1: Invisible Children - Kony 2012 The Kony 2012 campaign had both positive and negative results: The Kony 2012 campaign received global attention. This attention lead to political and military action. The US government, lead by President Obama, backed a mission of 5,000 soldiers to James Kony. The organization came under scrutiny as many have questioned their efforts (see YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okmswBs4rdg or CNN report at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEVKNVTnYRA). James Kony has not been caught. Some people even believe that he is no longer living or a threat to the region. Section 3 Example 2: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge The Ice Bucket Challenge was extremely successful. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge increased the level of awareness of ALS and was extremely positive. The Ice Bucket Challenge campaign has ended. In order to sustain the effort by coming up with a new challenge each year. One idea would be to use a number of celebrities to start the new challenge every year. Also, the association could do a better job of showing how the money donated has gone to furthering the cause. I would also create a thank you video from current ALS patients. The key here is to find ways to take advantage of the momentum the Ice Bucket Challenge initially created. Section 3 Sources: Include at least one source for Section 3. Include the source as in-slide citation and on your References page. NOTE 4: You can not use in your project or any company or organization we discussed in class or in this assignment (e.g. The Ice Bucket Challenge or Invisible Children). PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS 1. SLIDE SETUP AND ORGANIZATION Your presentation must include the following slides and sections: Item 1: Title Slide Your Title Slide should contain the following: Project Name Your Name Instructor’s Name Course name and section number Item 2: Organization or Company Information (Section 1) Item 3: Description of the Digital Media Influence (Section 2) Item 4: Analysis of the Digital Media Influence (Section 3) Item 5: Summary Slide Item 6: Question Slide (this is where the audience is invited to ask questions). You will only need to include a "Title Only" slide . Item 7: References Slide(s) (Your References MUST be in APA format)! 2. PRESENTATION LENGTH Minimum of 10 slides; Maximum of 15 slides. (Title and Reference slides do not count toward the total slide count). NOTE 5: Going over 15 slides is fine, but if you are under 6 slides you will be penalized 10% (one letter grade). 3. SLIDE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS a. Keep it Simple: Slides must be easy to read and uncluttered. Keep in mind the 7 x 7 rule with presentation software, which effectively states no more than 7 words per bullet and 7 bullets per slide. b. Images: Pictures and images should be used sparingly to avoid distraction from the main contents. Include at least one table, graph, or image of an appropriate size that is relevant and supports the information provided in your paper. Feel free to create the image if you like, but it must be professional. c. Fonts: Use a standard font like Times New Roman or Helvetica. Use 36-point font for your slide title, 28-point font for main points, and 24-point font for secondary points. d. Footer: Include the slide number, title of your presentation, and your name in the footer (except on title slide). e. Background: Appropriate for the presentation. Use creativity here, but your background color or design must not detract from the readability of the slides. A bad example would be using dark text against a dark background. Make sure the background and font colors are a good contrast. f. Contrast: Appropriate Foreground-Background Segregation (use dark text against a light background or white or light colored text against a dark background. This creates contrast. 4. PRESENTATION NARRATION Add "Narration" to each and every Slide in your presentation. I would like you to present your presentation as if you were giving it to a LIVE AUDIENCE. In addition to designing each slide, I also want you to provide me with the transcript of the words you would actually say, word-for-word. while each slide is being displayed. Adding Narration You can accomplish this in several ways: a. Adding Text Narration to the Notes Section of each slide, OR b. Adding Voice Narration to each slide (Export the Narration as a .MOV file). 5. SOURCES Include at least Four (4) Sources (Total) a. Include at least One (1) Source for Section 1. b. Include at least One (1) Source for Section 2. c. Include at least Two (2) Sources for Section 3. At least one of the two sources must be a Professional or Scholarly Source. Clarification: Please do not use unprofessional sources such as Wikipedia, About.com, Answers.com, Dictionary.com, How.com, or anything remotely similar.  Examples of scholarly sources include textbooks, articles, academic journals, and conference proceedings. Scholarly resources are written by experts in their fields, grounded in research, and often refereed (reviewed and edited by researchers in the field). Examples of professional sources include: trade journals or magazines. Professional sources are written for a specific audience that works in certain field. They are not research-based. You can also use our course content (e.g. Read & Watch resources) as a source as well. UMGC has a top-notch, extensive online library. You can find many scholarly and professional sources there. NOTE 6: You can also use social media (e.g. Twitter posts, blogs, YouTube) sources as well as this is a paper about the use of digital and social media. PRESENTATION RESOURCES The following optional resources may be helpful in completing this project: 1. Life After Death by PowerPoint (3 mins | Automatic Closed Captioning) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHso This Youtube video provides great tips sprinkled in with humor! :) 2. PowerPoint Tutorial: Recording and Exporting Videos (5 mins | Automatic Closed Captioning). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKgfVZ4aCE0