a device that turns to show which way the wind is blowing.

What does Grendel's mother do that brings King Hrothgar pain?

She takes and kills his best friend.

To purge something is to...

get rid of something undesirable

Grendel finally shows fear when...

he is held fast inBeowulf’s grip

Why has King Hrothgar's hall been deserted for twelve years?

They have left town in fear for their lives.

Why do the swords of Beowulf’s men fail to harm Grendel?

Grendel has put a spell ontheir weapons.

Which is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf?

A good leader is brave andfearless.

The tendons that connect muscles to bone.

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

Grendel does not fightaccording to men’s rules

Small strip of wood or stone at the bottom of a doorway.

What does Wiglaf’s fighting the dragon tell about honor in the Anglo-Saxon time?

A warrior protects his kingeven at the risk of his own life.

Beowulf asks Wiglaf to be the next leader because Wiglaf...

stands with Beowulf tofight the dragon

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ELA 12CP- Beowulf Practice Quiz

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Short quiz after reading Beowulf. Comprehension and Vocabulary.

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1
What is a vane?
A device used to communicate from long distances.
a device that turns to show which way the wind is blowing.
A device that can sweep up small dust particles.
A device that is used for tracking monsters.
2
Where does Beowulf fight Grendel's mother?
In her lair, under water.
In Herot.
In the land of the Geats.
In a cave.
3
An affliction is a...
journey through darkness
force that causes suffering
way of conquering fear
feeling of courage
4
What does Grendel's mother do that brings King Hrothgar pain?
She bites him.
She takes away his child.
She kills his wife.
She takes and kills his best friend.
5
To purge something is to...
get rid of something undesirable
place similar items near it
bring something closer
explain its origin
6
Grendel finally shows fear when...
Beowulf first approacheshim
he is held fast inBeowulf’s grip
he runs back to his den
Beowulf’s men attack him
7
Why has King Hrothgar's hall been deserted for twelve years?
Everyone has gone on vacation.
The walking dead have come to attack.
They have left town in fear for their lives.
There is a bad smell no one can stand.
8
What does livid mean?
protected by loyal followers
drawn into a dark, scary place
discolored from being bruised
living in spite of injuries
9
Why do the swords of Beowulf’s men fail to harm Grendel?
Beowulf refuses to let hismen fight.
The men are too weak tofight Grendel.
Grendel has put a spell ontheir weapons.
The men have brought dullswords.
10
Which is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf?
Dragons and monsters awaiteveryone.
A good leader is brave andfearless.
There will always beanother kingdom to help.
Kingdoms survive andprosper through warfare.
11
A talon is...
a leg
an arm
an elbow
a claw
12
What do the Danes do to avoid Grendel?
Hide beneath their bed
sleep far from the hall
sleep during the day
sail to new lands
13
What does infamous mean?
having a bad reputation
losing a few followers
having many problems
showing a strong will
14
What are sinews?
The water outlets from rivers into oceans.
The tendons that connect muscles to bone.
The small houses that Danes lived in.
The small material covers Geats placed on their feet.
15
One reason that the Danes have such a difficult time fighting Grendel is that
the Danes’ warriors are tooold
Grendel does not fightaccording to men’s rules
the warriors do not haveenough gold for swords
Grendel hunts only when itis full dark
16
Something that is loathsome is...
happy
bubbling
disgusting
swampy
17
What is the outcome of Beowulf's battle with Grendel?
Beowulf dies
King Hrothgar dies
Grendel dies
Herot is destroyed
18
What is a lair?
a monster’s trap
the entrance to a cave
a wild animal’s den
a hero’s welcome
19
What is a threshold?
A dog bed.
Small strip of wood or stone at the bottom of a doorway.
A small basket for carrying a small child.
A piece of jewelry placed around a woman's wrist.
20
What does Wiglaf’s fighting the dragon tell about honor in the Anglo-Saxon time?
Fighting to the death isthe only way to be immortalized.
A warrior protects his kingeven at the risk of his own life.
Courage is knowing when anenemy’s threat is too great.
A king’s greatness ismeasured by his warriors’ courage.
21
To gorge is to...
laugh loudly
eat greedily
cover fully
greet happily
22
Beowulf asks Wiglaf to be the next leader because Wiglaf...
asks to be the Geats’ nextleader
stands with Beowulf tofight the dragon
shows more strength thanBeowulf does
defeats the dragon alone

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