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Beowulf & Mythology Quiz
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1
The mix of the different invaders of England (Angles, Saxons, Romans, etc.) produced this dominant language.
Danish
Latin
Old English
Celtic
2
Unlike most epic poems, Beowulf includes references to both Christian and pagan elements.
False
True
3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic poem?
only told through verbal storytelling
begins in the middle
hero represents values of culture
long poem in elevated language
4
Anglo Saxon life was dominated by
warfare and tribal factions
dedication to a strict work ethic
emphasis on music/the arts
devotion to religion
5
A story that has some distant connection to a real historical figure is called a
Folktale
Myth
Legend
Epic
6
Christianity was introduced to England by the Romans.
True
False
7
Beowulf believes that the outcome of his efforts/battles is ultimately determined by
the strength of his will
the needs of his people
the strength of his body
God and fate
8
Which mythological interpretation focuses on explaining the origin of things?
Etiological
Archetypal
Feminist
Freudian
9
A character who draws out qualities of the protagonist through comparison is
a foil
a kenning
hubris
comitatus
10
"That best and
strongest
of
soldiers
; his feet
stumbled
..." This is an example of --
foil
motif
allusion
alliteration
11
"Grendel,
guardian of crime.
." This is an example of a
stock epithet
allusion
kenning
arete
12
According to Campbell's hero archetype, the moment when the hero is "swallowed" into the unknown and appears to die-
Meeting with the goddess
Belly of the whale
Reconciliation with father
Call to Adventure
13
Define arete
promise of rewards for service
bravery/excellence
excessive pride
a pause in the middle of a line
14
Greek myths typically ended with the hero's death.
True
False
15
Storm of swords is an example of a
epithet
caesura
allusion
kenning
16
Why does Grendel attack the mead hall?
he wants revenge
he's angry because he's been defeated in previous battles
The Geats are being too loud with their partying
Hrothgar insulted his mom
17
Which mythological interpretation focuses on the human psyche and forbidden longings?
Freudian
Archetypal
Structuralist
Etiological
18
How do we know that Beowulf is an honorable hero?
He is the strongest of the Geats.
He refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.
He vows to defeat Grendel no matter the cost.
Higlac is his cousin.
19
Beowulf comes from Geatland which is modern day __________.
Norway
Sweden
England
Germany
20
Which of the following statements about Wiglaf is true?
he reprimands the men and reminds them of Beowulf's loyalty and bravery
he praises the other soldiers
he speaks about the difficulties the dragon must have faced
he tells Beowulf he is not strong enough to fight
21
Dumbledore (from Harry Potter) could be seen as an example of this archetype --
Wise old man
Companion
Hero
Father
22
Anglo Saxon storytellers were called
novelists
motifs
scops
Celts
23
Which interpretion focuses on the human mind's tendency to see things in opposites/contrast?
Structuralist
Nature
Feminist
Etiological
24
Which of the following is NOT a motif in
Beowulf
?
humility
weapons failing
monsters
armor
25
How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
pierces his heart
cuts off his head
cuts off his leg
tears off his arm
26
A pause or break in the middle of a line is a
comitatus
enjambment
caesura
kenning
27
Greek mythology is important to study because of all of these reasons EXCEPT
it was part of the world the Bible was written in
Their worldview is the same as ours
Our vocabulary has so many words derived from it
There are so many literary allusions in our most famous texts
28
When Beowulf references the Bible and the story of Cain & Abel, that is
an allusion
a kenning
a motif
alliteration
29
In the myths, Greek gods were omniscient.
True
False
30
Why does Beowulf want a tower built for him?
to protect the treasure that came from the dragon's tower
to serve as a landmark for sailors
to remind people of his life & deeds
to warn people not to make war
31
Hubris is
promise to reward service
excessive pride
bravery
recurring image/object
32
The Anglo Saxons primarily told their heroic stories to the community in a meeting hall.
True
False
33
What items in Hrothgrar's mead hall did Grendel not dare touch?
chalice
coffee mug
sword
throne
34
Which character has no accomplishments (but boasts anyway) and is, therefore, a good foil for Beowulf?
Higlac
Unferth
Hrothgar
Wiglaf
35
Wiedling = the Anglo Saxon word for fate
False
True
