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Who wrote the epic poem "Beowulf"?

  1. William Shakespeare

  2. Geoffrey Chaucer

  3. Homer

  4. Anonymous

The correct answer is: Anonymous

Beowulf is an epic poem that was written anonymously, so any named authors such as William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer, and Homer are incorrect. It is believed that the poem originated in England, making it unlikely to have been written by the Greek poet Homer. Therefore, the correct answer is D Anonymous.