BEOWULF Flashcards

1

An epic trait of a hero is they perform courageous feats.

False
True

2

Which of these is FALSE about an epic poem?

were passed down orally
an epic is a short poem
an epic celebrates a hero's deeds
were based on historical facts

3

"Out of the marsh//bearing God's hatred"... this is a caesura

True
False

4

What biblical figure is Grendel connected to?

Unferth
Cain
David in Goliath
Hrothgar

5

King of the Danes

Wiglaf
Higelac
Hrothgar
Beowulf

6

The Danes were tortured for how many years?

8
10
22
12

7

Great warrior!

KING HROTHGAR
BEOWULF
HIGELAC
WIGLAF

8

Grendel's mother defeats Beowulf

True
False

9

Herot is mead hall

False
True

10

Retaliates after Grendel is killed.

Grendel's Mother
Unferth
the dragon
the warriors

11

Warrior who helps Beowulf

Higelac
Wiglaf
Lil Wayne
Unferth

12

"Sin-stained demon" is an example of a Kenning

True
False

13

Beowulf's uncle

King Hrothgar
Unferth
Wiglaf
Higelac

14

What are scops?

none of the above
friends of the Geats
entertainer
monks

15

Warrior who envies Beowulf

Higelac
Unferth
Herot
Wealtheow

16

Terrorizes Herot

the dragon
Grendel
Unferth and his soldiers
Beowulf

17

Hrothgar's wife/queen

Wiglaf
Wealtheow
Lady Gaga
Lady Herot

18

During the Anglo-Saxon period, stories were passed down through written books.

False
True

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Questions 18

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Questions 18