Answer:
The carving, which overlooks the marriage bed, represents St Margaret, the patron saint of childbirth, signalling a wish for a healthy family. To ensure a successful marriage, a dog in included at the couple's feet. This is a symbolic reference to faithfulness.
Good ol' Beowulf is being mourned in this epitaph.
B. There are two beats per measure and the half note gets the beat.
2 quarter notes per measure
Or 1 half note per measure
2 beats per measure is what 2/4 means.
