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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe story was written inThe late 1300’s~725 A.DUnknown44 B.C.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Grendel attack Herot?He wants to join the partyHe wants everyone deadThe music and noise hurt his earsHis mom tells him to
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho is King of the Danes and for what problem does he need help?Beowulf; a superiority complexEcgtheow; a hulking man/monster who ate all of his menUnferth; alcoholismHrothgar; a hulking man/monster who ate all of his men
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat promise does Beowulf make to Hrothgar and the Danes?He will be victorious at all costs.He will kill Grendel or die trying.There will be no survivors after the fight.Grendel will never haunt Heorot again.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does King Hrothgar decide to build?a funeral pyrea shipa mead halla new house
- 6. Multiple ChoiceGrendel caused problems for the Danes fora decade20 yearsone winter12 years
- 7. Multiple ChoiceGrendel is the descendant of what evil man?HrothgarCainBeowulfHitler
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow many men did Beowulf bring?14123024
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the author have Beowulf NOT use weapons?A spell saves Grendel from death by weaponIt enhances Beowulf's hero statusBoth A and BHe is allergic to the metal used.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow does Beowulf defeat Grendel?Beheads him with a magic swordRips his arm offHis thanes ambush Grendel when he enters the mead hallWith the sickest of burns
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBeowulf's battle with Grendel results in what trophy for the king's hall?The treasure of HrothgarThe claw of GrendelA magic swordThe satisfaction of a job well done
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow does Grendel's mother get revenge for her son's death?She kills one of Hrothgar's friendsShe attacks Beowulf and injures himShe destroys Heorot so there will never be parties thereShe kills Beowulf
- 13. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
Grendel dies from his wounds.TrueFalse - 14. Multiple ChoiceGrendel's mother also carries offGrendel's armHrothgar's favorite dogHrothgar's treasureHrothgar's son
- 15. Multiple ChoiceConsidering this story is based on a pagan culture, it seems odd that there are so many Christian themes. What is an explanation for this?It was written later than originally thought.It's origins are in the Roman empire rather than the Germanic tribes.The scribes who wrote it down were Christian monks who related it to the religion of their time.The scop who passed the tale on changed it to please the king he told it to.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is alliteration?Rhyming of words within a line of poetry.Repeated beginning consonant sounds.A two word metaphor used in place of a noun.The rhythm of regular meter in a poem.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of alliteration?Ava ate apples.Jumbo ShrimpWound slurryTy tied Trevor tightly.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat souvenir does Beowulf keep from his battle with Grendel?Grendel's headGrendel's footGrendel's clawGrendel's arm
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a kenning?two word metaphor used in place of a nounrepetition of beginning consonant soundsgiving non-human things human characteristicsan understatement that illustrates the opposite of what it states
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of a kenning?That was no easy feat.wound-slurryKarey killed Kevin.The wind sang through the trees.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the mead hall?Berknerthe pitHerotcedar point
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of hero is Beowulf?epicscaryfearfulbrave
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWho was king of the Danes?BeowulfWiglafKing Hrothgargrendel
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAnglo-Saxon culture relied heavily on one's ____________ to the king.admirationcontributionsloyaltypayments
- 25. Multiple ChoiceBeowulf kills Grendel's mother byCutting her head offStabbing her with a magic swordKnocking her off a cliffDrowning her
- 26. Multiple ChoiceBeowulf is the earliest know English ____________.LimerickEpic PoemHaikuSonnet
- 27. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
Beowulf is a true story.TrueFalse - 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat wakes the dragon from its lair under the mountain?An upset stomach resulting in flatulenceAn earthquakeHe typically woke up every so many yearsA robber stole gold from his lair
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the Geats do with Beowulf's corpse?Leave it in the dragon's lairBury it in the Geatland cemeteryBuild a huge tower for a funeral pyreCarry it back for his wife to identify
- 30. Multiple ChoiceImmediately prior to his death, Beowulf wants to see what?The dragon's toothSome of the treasureHis menHis wife
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat theme is illustrated by Grendel and his mother vs. Hrothgar and Beowulf as well as Heorot and the mere?Strength vs. weaknessHonorLoyaltyGood vs. Evil
- 32. Multiple ChoiceBeowulf ruled Geatland (Sweden) as King for how many years?152550100
- 33. Multiple Choice
Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon becasueBeowulf is too old and sick to fightIt will increase Beowulf's chance of victoryThen Beowulf's comrades can claim the monster's treasureIn the past they had promised to repay Beowulf's kindness with their lives - 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat are metaphorical phrases or compound words used to name a person, place, thing or event indirectly?KenningsJenningsCaesurasAlliteration
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a trait of an epic hero?of noble birthtraits reflect societal idealsperforms deeds requiring great courage and strengthall of the above
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