Beowulf

Kenning, name the character: Protector of Danes

Why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar’s kingdom?

Explain alliteration"fastened those claws in his fists till they cracked,clutched Grendel close

Kenning, name the character: Higlac's follower

Based on information from the epic, Beowulf believes the battle between good and evil

Kenning, name the character: Geat's proud prince

Kenning, name the character: Mankind's enemy

Kenning, name the character: noble protector of all seamen

Grendel caused problems for the Danes for:

Beowulf believes that the outcome of his efforts is ultimately determined by

Drinking MURKY water is _________ a good idea.

Which excerpt from Beowulf best provides an example of foreshadowing?

Which of the following passages contains a reference to the pagan religion of the past?

The dragon’s treasure was

Hrunting is

From which fact can the reader infer that the character Beowulf is honorable?

Which vocab word best fits the image of the dragon “The dragon coiled and uncoiled...”

Which word is an antonym for gorge?

“So gold can easily triumph, defeat the strongest men, no matter how deep it is hidden,” means

Paraphrase: "...trying to open a path for his evil soul..."

Beowulf is on the side of the

Grendel couldn't harm Hrothgar's throne because

Which universal theme is most reflected in Beowulf?

Kenning, name the character: Mighty water witch

Beowulf says he won’t use weapons against Grendel because

Which of the following does not reflect the oral tradition of the epic Beowulf?

Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon because:

Restate the bold “..bold and strong-minded, had driven affliction off, purged Herot clean"

Which of the following best describes the author’s intended purpose of the epic Beowulf?

Kenning, name the character: Healfdane's son

What does this line mean? “the monster’s thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws”

Which of the following allusions does the poet make in reference to Grendel?

Kenning, name the character: strong hearted wakeful sleeper

Which characteristic of an epic is most emphasized throughout Beowulf?

Hrothgar is king of the

An AFFLICTION involves:

Which word is a synonym for lament?

Kenning, name the character: Wexstan's son

When the dying Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace, it means that:

Kenning, name the character: shepherd of evil