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. im away to the sea,
back on alert against enemy raiders.\

which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that hrothgars 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

im away to the sea,
back on alert against enemy raiders.

Explanation:

Analyze the target claim

The question asks for two excerpts that provide strong evidence that Hrothgar's hall (Heorot) is famous throughout the lands.

Evaluate the options against the target claim

• "the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold": This describes the physical appearance and grandeur of the hall, not its widespread fame.
• "Nobody on earth knew of another building like it.": The phrase "Nobody on earth" directly indicates global/widespread recognition and uniqueness, supporting the claim of fame throughout the lands.
• "Majesty lodged there, its light shone over many lands": The phrase "its light shone over many lands" is a metaphor for its fame and influence reaching far beyond its local borders.
• "their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold": This describes the action of the guide leading them to the hall.
• "I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders.": This is the coast-guard's statement about his duty.

Select the two correct options

The two options that directly support the hall's widespread fame are:

1. "Nobody on earth knew of another building like it."
2. "Majesty lodged there, its light shone over many lands"

Answer:

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