Which of the following works is NOT part of the so-called 'Junius Manuscript' (MS Junius 11)?
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Correct answer: The Dream of the Rood
While Genesis, Daniel, and Christ and Satan are the core components of the Junius Manuscript, 'The Dream of the Rood' is preserved in the Vercelli Book and on the Ruthwell Cross.
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