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Beowulf Review
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A brief review of the epic poem, Beowulf
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1
The notion of a creature as a guard of a treasure hoard is an example of what literary device?
Alliteration
Kenning
Allusion
Motif
2
Who did Beowulf face in his last battle?
No one. It was an internal conflict
Grendel
Dragon
Grendel's mother
3
"Mighty Water Witch" is an example of which TWO literary devices?
Motif, Alliteration
Metaphor, Allusion
Kenning, Metaphor
Alliteration, Kenning
4
An old woman laments the death of Beowulf and sings of sorrow to come. What does
lament
mean?
To explain in deep detail
To express depression
To express grief
To express gratitude
5
Nagling was whose sword?
Wiglaf
Beowulf
Unferth
Hrothgar
6
Which man do we consider the archetypal hero of this epic?
Grendel
Wiglaf
Beowulf
Hrothgar
7
What was the name of "gold-shining hall"?
Herot
Hrothgar
Wiglaf
Hrunting
8
Who is the "Mighty Water Witch"?
Hrothgar's wife
Grendel's mother
Grendel
Beowulf's lover
9
What type of tradition is the story of Beowulf?
Folk
Song
Written
Oral
10
What was particularly different about Beowulf's third and final battle?
His use of weapons
His age
The need for assistance
All answers are correct
11
Why was Grendel's mother so vengeful?
One of Beowulf's soldiers stole her cup
Beowulf injured and ultimately killed her son
Hrothgar's men were too noisy
Beowulf disturbed her slumber
12
Where did Beowulf's battle with Grendel's mother occur?
A cave
Herot
Hrothgar's kingdom
In her underwater lair
13
As a young man, Beowulf was ___________. As an old man, Beowulf was __________.
bold, boring
arrogant, unintelligent
confident, careful
stupid, smart
14
Where did Beowulf's battle with Grendel occur?
Herot
A cave
A blood-steamy lake
An open field
15
Which trusted friend assisted Beowulf as he battled the Dragon?
His mother
Hrothgar
Hrunting
Wiglaf
