The Story of Cædmon / Saint Bede the Venerable

Test Practice

Identify Main Ideas

With your partner, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. Which of the following best summarizes “Cædmon’s Hymn”?
a. We must praise God for creating heaven and earth.
b. We must praise many gods for creating humankind.
c. I praise God for teaching me to sing.
d. God is eternal.


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