Activity Sheet for "The Ecclesiastical History of the English People"

1. What is an explanation of the king's chiefs likening man's life to a sparrow? Just like the sparrow in the room, Man can survive events in the past (enters from one window), but will eventually face hardships and even death. (leaves at another window,) Just like the sparrow, man's life is easy and difficult sometimes. struggles (from a window) and success (the other window). Man's life is complicated, but a sparrow's life is easy. from one window, the sparrow reaches a comfortable stage and achieves satisfaction in the end. Why is Coifi willing to give up his pagan worship? He is bored of the ceremonies of the previous religion. He wants a fresh start. He wants to see if this new God will bless those who serve him. Coifi wants to have two religions, so he can benefit from both. 3. What is miraculous about Caedmon's ability as a poet? Caedmon learned how to compose music so fast with help of the monks. Caedmon was give the gift of composing in his dream. Caedmon learned how to escape entertainments. 4. What is the subject of "Caedmon's Hymn"? Strong reaction towards living in the city. The beauty of nature. The praise of God, the creator. Essay:Describe how Caedmon became the first Christian English poet. (100 words min.)