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1
The Coming of Beowulf: What is Beowulf's race?
Danish
Geat
European
Scandinavian
2
Referring to the last question, what is that literary device called?
apposition
alliteration
symbolism
allusion
3
What piece of armor saves Beowulf's life when battling Grendel's mother?
a sword given to him by King Higlac
his woven mail shirt
King Hrothgar's weapon
his sword
4
Today, we use what version of English?
Revived English
New English
Correct English
Modern English
5
The Battle With Grendel: "His eyes gleamed in the darkness, burned with a _________ light."
gruesome
disgusting
ghastly
loathsome
6
It was inappropriate for Beowulf to boast about his triumphs.
True
False
7
Although the Danes were desperate to banish Grendel away, they refused to pray to anyone other than God.
True
False
8
The author contrasts good and evil throughout the entire poem. This is an example of what?
juxtaposition
hyperbole
meiosis
simile
9
After killing Grendel's mother, Beowulf does what?
dies
finds Grendel's body and cuts his head off
collapses to the ground because he is exhausted
takes her head to Herot
10
What is an archetype?
A pattern in literature throughout the world.
A story about a hero fighting monsters
A character in an epic poem
A hero
11
Throughout Beowulf, the Danes have a theme of
faith
selfishness
unfaithfulness
sadness
12
Beowulf has influence of Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian culture.
False
True
13
Why was Beowulf's band unable to use their swords against Grendel?
Grendel put a spell on their weapons
Grendel was too strong
They were weak
Grendel's skin was too tough
14
As Beowulf fights alone, the Geats do what?
fight with him
die
run away in fear
distract the dragon
15
Some characters in "Beowulf" actually existed.
False
True
16
"That trip to Herot was a miserable journey for the ____________ monster."
writhing
gruesome
loathsome
evil
17
The Last Battle: How many years have passed?
70
50
30
25
18
Finish this sentence. "Translation, then, is a form of ____________"
Interpretation
Poetry
Art
Writing
19
What does Beowulf want built in his honor?
a tower
a mead-hall
a statue
a castle
20
What biblical story is referenced in The Wrath of Grendel?
Jesus's resurrection
Adam and Eve
Jesus's crucifixion
Cane and Abel
21
Based on the author's description in The Monster's Lair, what is the main theme in this section?
grossness/disgust
losing/failure
darkness/light
secrecy/banishment
22
What literary device does the author use to make this theme apparent to the reader?
diction (word choice)
alliteration
metaphors
analogies
23
What version of English was Beowulf originally written in?
Ancient English
Pre-English
Middle English
Old English
24
Who is the author of Beowulf?
Beowulf
Hrothgar
A Scandinavian poet
Unknown
25
Despite being old, Beowulf's _________ is just as strong.
body
love for winning
strength
perseverance
26
The telling of stories, legends, and folklore by word of mouth.
storytelling
alliteration
oral tradition
poetry
27
fill by eating greedily
eat
gorge
loath
stalk
28
After receiving the treasure, Beowulf praises God. This is an example of what?
resilience
loyalty
adoration
strength
29
"He struggled to free his weapons, and failed, the flight ..." is an example of
alliteration
apposition
juxtaposition
symbolism
30
What religion has major influence in Beowulf
Christianity
Paganism
Catholicism
Judaism
31
den; hiding place
gorge
gruesome
lair
stalk
32
The author describes Grendel as a "shepherd of evil, guardian of crime." What literary device is this?
apposition
alliteration
analogy
metaphor
33
What happens when Beowulf and the Geats return home?
Beowulf is crowned King of the Geats
The Geats celebrate
Beowulf fights another monster
King Hrothgar crowns him King of the Danes
34
The Spoils: What does the title refer to?
loyalty
faith
armor
the treasure
35
The Farewell: The last scene of Beowulf resembles what?
death
life
dying in honor
Jesus's crucifixion
36
pursued stealthily; hunted
loathsome
stalked
gorged
gruesomed
37
Who is Beowulf's king?
God
Hrothgar
Higlac
Wiglaf
38
After killing the Danes, Grendel would sit on King Hrothgar's throne.
True
False
