How does Hrothgar know of Beowulf?

Hrothgar was friends with Beowulf's father

Why is Unferth a foil (a contrasting character) to Beowulf?

Unferth's jealousy and shame make Beowulf's honor and might clearer

Which is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf?

A good leader is brave and fearless

One reason that the Danes have such a difficult time fighting Grendel is that

Grendel does not fight according to men's rules

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1
What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?
He rips Grendel's arm off
He stabs Grendel through the heart with his sword
He cuts off Grendel's leg
He chops Grendel's head off
2
How does Hrothgar know of Beowulf?
Beowulf once proposed to his daughter
Hrothgar was friends with Beowulf's father
He read about him on the internet
Beowulf had gained a widespread reputation after slaying a dragon
3
What does Grendel represent?
All of the above
An outcast
Evil
A lonely, jealous, and almost sympathetic creature at times
4
Who is the queen of the Geats?
Unferth
Wealhtheow
Hygd
Modthryth
5
What does Grendel hate the sound of?
Snoring
Men's voices singing
Warrior's battle cry
The harp
6
Hrothgar's great hall is called
Wayland
Weders
Freaware
Herot
7
Who taunts Beowulf in Herot?
Wiglaf
Hrothgar
Wealhtheow
Unferth
8
Of which Biblical character was Grendel a descendant?
Cain
Moses
A snake
Noah
9
Why is Unferth a foil (a contrasting character) to Beowulf?
Unferth's weakness makes Beowulf look cruel and uncaring
Unferth speaks the truth that Beowulf is afraid to say
Unferth's jealousy and shame make Beowulf's honor and might clearer
Unferth's honor and strength make Beowulf look weaker
10
Which of the following is a quality of an epic hero?
Loyal
Weak
On a quest
Positive
11
Grendel raids Hrothgar's hall for
Twelve years
Six years
Three years
Eighteen years
12
Who is Hrothgar?
The monster
Beowulf's brother
The King of the Danes
The King of the Geats
13
Which of the following does NOT describe Grendel?
Cowardly
Sinister
Loving
Destructive
14
Where was Beowulf from?
Geatland
Daneland
Germany
Denmark
15
Which is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf?
There will always be another kingdom to help
Kingdoms survive and prosper through warfare
Real dragons and monsters await warfare
A good leader is brave and fearless
16
Beowulf is important to English language because
First story written in English
Famous characters
It's a story of good and evil
It's a good story
17
How many Seats does Grendel kill?
Eleven
Four
Eight
One
18
What is Beowulf's flaw?
His greed for money
His desire to retire early
His desire to live forever
His greed for fame
19
"He ran out with their bodies,/The blood dripping behind him, back/ To his lair..." What is a lair?
A monster's revenge
A hero's welcome
A wild animal's den
A wild animal's revenge
20
Who is Beowulf's father?
Ecgtheow
Wealhtheow
Hrothgar
Wulfgar
21
One reason that the Danes have such a difficult time fighting Grendel is that
Grendel hunts women
Grendel does not fight according to men's rules
The Dane's warriors are too old
The warriors do not have enough gold for swords.
22
How were stories passed down during the Anglo-Saxon period?
Internet
Blogging
Oral tradition
Written
23
Beowulf defeats Grendel with
A large boulder
A giant sword
A crossbow
His own two hands
24
In Anglo-Saxon times, who was the person responsible for passing on stories?
Storyteller
Scop
Memory keeper
Beowulf

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