Q
Beowulf introduces the reader to the life of a thegn. Which of the following best describes the role of the thegn ?
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A
A. The thegn is a warrior who has sworn his loyalty to an anglo-saxon lord.
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B
B. The thegn is a class of protocapitalism opposed to the guild system.
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C
C. The thegn is a warrior who pays money in exchange for exemption from military service.
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D
D. The thegn is an anglo-saxon lord who partakes in the comitatus ethic.
Correct Answer:
A. A. The thegn is a warrior who has sworn his loyalty to an anglo-saxon lord.
