Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who is the author of the epic poem "Beowulf"?

  1. Charles Dickens

  2. Homer

  3. J.R.R. Tolkien

  4. William Shakespeare

The correct answer is: J.R.R. Tolkien

"Beowulf" is an ancient epic poem that is believed to have been written by an unknown poet of Anglo-Saxon origin. While all of the options listed are famous authors, it is J.R.R. Tolkien who is credited with being the most influential scholar in terms of studying and analyzing the poem. Charles Dickens, Homer, and William Shakespeare are all notable authors, but they did not write "Beowulf." Therefore, they are not the correct answer for this question. It is important to note that the authorship of "Beowulf" is still a topic of debate among scholars today.

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