Final Exam Review - 1st Semester

What weapon must Beowulf use against Grendel's mother to finally defeat her?

When was Shakespeare born?

Who becomes the new king of Denmark after the fencing match?

Beowulf, the hero, is from which modern-day country?

What does Ophelia bring members of the court that represents their sins?

Which of the following characters DID NOT DIE in the play?

Dramatic Elements: play that ends with the downfall or death of the protagonist

After King Hamlet's death, Queen Gertrude married her ___________.

Dramatic Elements: "word pictures", the mind's power to make sense of the world in the play.

Dramatic Elements: the lines characters speak in conversation with each other.

Where does Claudius send Hamlet, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern on a diplomatic mission?

Which character feels guilty about his/her actions and wants to help Hamlet?

What was the name of the famous LEAD actor during Shakespeare's time?

Who is the only soldier who stays to help Beowulf fight the dragon?

What was the name of the famous COMEDY actor during Shakespeare's time?

Where does Hamlet say Ophelia should go to live out her days?

What is Hrunting?

When does the ghost of King Hamlet appear to the guards?

How many years has Grendel terrorized Hrothgar's mead hall?

Shakespeare created word and phrases that we still use today. In fact, he created 1 in every 10 words.

What was the name of Shakespeare's theater?

Beowulf takes place in modern-day _____________.

Gertrude forces Claudius to drink from the poisoned cup to get back at him for killing her husband.

Beowulf uses a sword and shield against Grendel.

Laertes is killed during the fencing match by getting stabbed with his own poisoned sword.

Which character leads a rebellion against King Claudius?

What is the name of the play Hamlet wants performed?

Grendel was "spawned in slime" and a descendent of Cain.

Dramatic Elements: long speeches delivered by one character to others

How does Gertrude die?

Claudius is killed by an angry mob after Hamlet tells the court about King Hamlet's murder.

Which subject would Shakespeare NOT have learned in school?

What is the loyalty between rulers and their warriors called? Hint: a brotherhood

Dramatic Elements: instructions about the setting, costumes, lighting, scenery, props, etc.

How was King Hamlet killed?

Hamlet supports Horatio's claim to the throne.

How does Ophelia die?

What does Beowulf hang up in Herot to symbolize his victory over Grendel?

Hamlet wants Horatio to tell everyone the true story behind his "madness" and father's death.

Which character knows everyone's business and reports it back to the king?

Which character panics during the play and leaves in the middle of the act?

Who is Hrothgar?

How many men did Grendel kill the first night he attacked? BEFORE Beowulf shows up.