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The widely-recognized

epic poem
Beowulf is significant because
A. it came to England from the ancient Chinese.
B. it was written in England in Old English; only one copy
of the original text still exists.
C. it was brought to England by the Spanish conquerors
and was adopted as part of English culture.

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Answer:

B. It was written in England in Old English; only one copy of the original text still exists.

Step-by-step explanation:

Beowulf was written in the early 11th century and is one of the most important pieces of Old English literature. While there are many translations and newer copies of the text, there is only one copy of the original manuscript.

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