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- 1. Multiple Choice
Grendel finally shows fear when
he is held fast in Beowulf’s grip
Beowulf first approaches him
Beowulf’s men attack him
he runs back to his den
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why does Grendel's mother kill that specific victim during the night?
She wanted to prove that the king would never be safe by killing Beowulf.
She killed the queen because she is the king’s greatest love.
He was the king’s best man and friend; she wanted to seek revenge by choosing someone closest to him.
She killed the king because the community is only as strong as its leader.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How does the fight in the lake contrast with the fight with Grendel?
Beowulf uses weapons in the lake and the opponent doesn’t show fear
Beowulf uses weapons in the lake and the opponent shows fear
Beowulf doesn’t use any weapons because they are all useless against both monsters
Beowulf doesn’t use any weapons, but the opponent does.
- 4. Multiple Choice
If you wanted to prove that Beowulf shows traits of being an epic hero in his fight with Grendel’s Mother, which form(s) of evidence would you use?
“But Beowulf longed for fame…so fame comes to the men who mean to win it”
“And in an instant she held him down, help helpless”
“Fate will unwind as it must”
Both A and C
- 5. Multiple Choice
How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
He strangles her.
He throws her to the sea serpents.
He cuts off her head.
He stabs her through the heart
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does the dragon hoard and how does his show symbolism?
Gold and treasures that show symbolism of fame
Gold and treasures that show symbolism of pride
Gold and treasures that show symbolism of faith
Gold and treasures that show symbolism of greed
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does Wiglaf do when he sees Beowulf faltering in his fight with the dragon?
Rushes to show that he is the new hero.
Runs away.
Rushes to Beowulf's aid.
Cries into this Scandinavian beard.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is Beowulf’s flaw?
His desire to live forever.
His desire to retire early.
His greed for money.
His greed for fame.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Beowulf asks Wiglaf to be the next leader because Wiglaf
defeats the dragon alone
asks to be the Geats’ next leader
stands with Beowulf to fight the dragon
shows more strength when Beowulf turns into a coward
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which universal theme do these lines of this epic suggest?
“Though he lived in Herot, when the night hid him, he never/Dared to touch king Hrothgar’s glorious/Throne, protected by God—God,/Whose love Grendel could not know.”
Mankind’s enemy will always continue his crimes by killing.
Evil is bloodthirsty, and it constantly tries to conquer kings.
The existence of evil and good occur simultaneously.
No one is ever truly safe.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why is Hrunting useless against Grendel's Mother?
"no sword could slice her evil skin"
"ring-marked blades, straight at her head'
"he leaped upon her"
"repaid her him with clutching claws"
- 12. Multiple Choice
What happens to the blade of Beowulf's sword when he stabs the dragon?
It breaks
The dragon says "ouchie"
It stands strong
Absolutely nothing happens
- 13. Multiple Choice
What do Beowulf's soldiers do when Beowulf starts to lose the battle with the dragon?
They fled deep into the woods
They cheered Beowulf on
Charged the dragon
Smiled nervously
- 14. Multiple Choice
Where does Grendel live?
deep in the swamp/marsh
the jungle
the ocean
the city
- 15. Multiple Choice
How is Beowulf killed?
the dragon's talons stabs him
the dragon drops him into the fiery pit
the dragons rips his sinews apart
the dragon bites him and the venom poisons him
- 16. Multiple Choice
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel, and what happens to Grendel?
Beheads him with a magic sword, and he dies immediately
Rips his arm off, and Grendel goes back to his lair and dies there
His thanes ambush Grendel when he enters the mead hall and kill him
Grendel is burned to death in his own fire
- 17. Multiple Choice
After Beowulf defeats Grendel, he ______________
hangs Grendel's arm from the rafters
calls the scops to tell them to add to the story
tells his men to get ready to go home
- 18. Multiple Choice
Beowulf returned to Geatland and became king. He ruled for ______________ years in peace.
10
25
50
- 19. Multiple Choice
Why is Grendel angry in the beginning of the poem?
He hates Abel
The Danes loud music and partying
Because Beowulf killed his mom
Hrothgar stole his gold
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why does Beowulf wait, allowing Grendel to kill one of the Geats, before he attacks Grendel?
to plan his attack
he is shocked
to allow him to become confident
to see how Grendel fights
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why can't the soldier's swords hurt Grendel?
Grendel avoids the swords
A spell that no man-made weapon can harm him
Grendel has very thing body armor that protects him
The soldiers forgot to sharpen their swords before battle
- 22. Multiple Choice
Grendel's Mother took two things when she came to Herot. What were they?
Her son's arm, and treasure from Hrothgar
One of Beowulf's men, and some food to eat on the way home
Hrothgar's best friend, and treasure from Beowulf
Her son's arm, and Hrothgar's best friend
- 23. Multiple Choice
One specific characteristic about the lake in which Grendel's Mother lives in is
It is on fire
The water is dark and deep
Animals don't like to swim there
The water is cold year round.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar?Let Beowulf and his men fight aloneTo borrow a weaponTo lend the help of his menTo get as many men as possible to fight Grendel
- 25. Multiple Choice
Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother with ______________
His bare hands
His sword Hrunting
Excalibur
A magical sword made by giants
- 26. Multiple ChoiceHow does the final battle end?Beowulf kills the dragon but is mortally woundedBeowulf dies and Wiglaf avenges himBeowulf is victorious and his thanes celebrateThe dragon escapes
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHow does Wiglaf speak to the cowardly thanes?He guilts them, reminding them of their dutyHe forgives themHe orders that they be executed
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWiglaf thinks that he and the rest of the men should help Beowulf fight the dragon because...in the past they had promised to repay Beowulf’s kindness with their lives.Beowulf is too old and sick to fightit will increase Beowulf’s chance of victory.then Beowulf’s comrades can claim the monster’s treasure
- 29. Multiple Choice
The passing on of the golden necklace from Beowulf to Wiglaf signifies what?
Beowulf wants Wiglaf to kill his comrades.
Beowulf has captured the monster’s treasure.
Beowulf is passing on the rulership of Geatland to Wiglaf.
Beowulf recognizes Wiglaf’s superior strength in battle.
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