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Read the excerpt from the poem.

To thy lord and liege in loyal mood
we hasten hither, to Healfdene's son,
people-protector: be pleased to advise us!
Which theme, common in Anglo-Saxon literature, is expressed in this excerpt?
A. family
B. heroism
C. allegiance
D. responsibility


A kenning is a two-word metaphor commonly used in Old English poetry. Which phrase from the poem is a kenning?
A. warriors' leader
B. people-protector
C. mighty-one
D. cruel contest

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For the first question, I believe the answer is C) allegiance.
As for the second one, a kenning is B) people-protector, which I believe means "liege", "lord", or perhaps "king".
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