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Beowulf Review Quiz
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Beowulf Review Game
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the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words. ( EX: Shadowy Shape Shifters)
alliteration
foil
foreshadowing
kenning
2
Who was the only one of Beowulf's men who came to his aid in the final battle?
Wiglaf
Healfdane
Unferth
Wealtheow
3
Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?
Gloin
Gimli
Vulcan
Giants
4
Grendel is compared to Cain in the beginning of the epic because Cain is..
the first murderer
the first sinner
a demon
a monster
5
The Anglo-Saxon scop was a
priest-scholar
poet-warrior
singer-dancer
poet-musician
6
Beowulfs last loyal friend and follower
Hrothgar
Edgetho
Unferth
Wiglaf
7
What does Wiglaf represent?
The representation of the value of biological brothers
He is the ultimate savior of the story
The ultimate antagonist
The representation of the value of kinship
8
A metaphorical compound word or phrase used in Anglo-Saxon poetry.
Simile
Kenning
Caesura
Alliteration
9
The Anglo-Saxon word for fate
wergild
wyrd
wassail
man-price
10
The price an Anglo-Saxon had to pay for killing another tribesmen. Also called Manprice
comitatus
wyrd
foil
wergild
11
How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
cuts out her heart
sets her on fire
drowns her
cuts off her head
12
a rhythmical pause within a line of poetry which may affect the rhythm of the poem.
kenning
alliteration
Primary Epic
caesura
13
What does Beowulf bring back from battle with Grendel as a trophy of his accomplishment?
Grendel's heart
Grendel's arm
Grendel's treasure
Grendel's head
14
jealous warrior of the Danes who insults Beowulf
Unferth
Steve
Wulfgar
Higlac
15
What items did Beowulf give the last brave warrior while he was taking his last breaths?
rings
gold-covered helmet
all of these items
mail shirt
16
what was done with Beowulf's body after his death?
He was cremated and buried under a high tower in a mound
He was buried in the monster's treasure cave
His corpse was put on a floating pyre
His body was sent to Denmark
17
What is Beowulf's greatest character flaw?
His desire for immortality
His hunger for fame
His greed for money
His desire to retire early
18
The great mead-hall; translated as "hart" ( meaning 'deer')
Geatland
Camelot
Staglan
Herot
19
What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near fatal attack?
His bare skin, so silky soft
Beowulf's sword
Grendel's dismembered, reanimated arm
His mail shirt
20
Wine or beer made from honey and oats that was popular during the Anglo-Saxon period.
wassail
wergild
Colt 45
mead
21
What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see he is losing the battle with the dragon.
Take a mead break
Place bets on his impending death
RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!
Follow him into battle
22
A character in literature that stands in direct
contrast
to the protagonist.
antagonist
foil
static character
dynamic character
23
The promise the king made to his people in return for their loyalty was called ...
The Code of Manprice
The Warrior's Battle Credo
The Code of Wergild
The Code of Comitatus
24
What does Beowulf carry back to Hrothgar as a symbol that he avenged the Danes for the monsters
Grendel's head
Grendel's heart
Grendel's treasure
Grendel's mother's heart
25
the plant used to create blue dye that British Celts used to paint their faces and bodies with
wergild
watercolor
latex
woad
26
a leader-king was referred to in poetry as the ring-giver because...
his shield was made of gold
a statue of gold was often erected in his honor
he distributed wealth to his men after a victory
he wore gold rings to show his authority
27
Who is the proud warrior who challenges Beowulf's manhood and who also killed his own brother?
Wulfgar
Edgetho
Unferth
Higlac
28
The Roman emperor who led the invasion of Briton
Caligula the Syphilitic
Constantine the Great
Julius Caesar
Claudius the Clawfingered
29
What is the name of Beowulf's sword?
Excalibur
Todd
Hrethel
Hrunting
30
Why does Beowulf insist on fighting Grendel without any weapons?
Fate told him to do it
He's not very bright.
It gives him more glory if he defeats Grendel.
The epic battle between good and evil will be more fair that way
31
The name of the creature that guards Anglo-Saxon warrior's grave mounds and treasure
Dragon
Werewolf
Loup Garou
Grendel
32
What two literary devices are used in these lines: " The famous prince fought with fate against him."
kenning and simile
alliteration and foreshadowing
alliteration and caesura
kenning and analogy
33
The king of the Danes. He has a major monster problem.
Higlac
Edgetho
Unferth
Hrothgar
34
The great hero of the Geats
Edgetho
Beowulf
Higlac
Herot
35
As the last section begins, how long has Beowulf reigned as king?
50 years
5 years
100 years
10 years
36
The name of the Celtic priests
Saxons
Normans
Druids
Vikings
37
What does Beowulf say even kings must bow to?
Fate ( Wyrd)
Dragons
Hell
Other Kings
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When Grendel's mother avenges her son's death,she goes back to Herot and takes what with her?
Grendel's arm and Hrothgar's friend
Hrothgar's closest friend
Hrothgar's treasure
Grendel's arm
