Which poem is found in the Exeter Book AND carries one of Cynewulf's four runic signatures?
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Correct answer: Juliana
Cynewulf signed four poems in runes: 'Elene' and 'The Fates of the Apostles' are in the Vercelli Book, while 'Christ II' and 'Juliana' are in the Exeter Book. Of these options, only 'Juliana' is both in the Exeter Book and runically signed; 'The Wanderer' is in the Exeter Book but anonymous.
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