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Beowulf Quiz 1
Beowulf Quiz 1
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1
Why are the wise men among the Geats happy that Beowulf was going to help the Danes?
The "omens were good"
He was bored and needed a challenge.
He was Hrothgar's son
He was not well liked,
2
Based on the text, which characteristic does not apply to Beowulf?
Strong
Humble
Brave
Determined
3
Who is Higlac?
King of the Geats
A warrior sent to kill Grendel
Hrothgar's brother
Leader of the Danes
4
Why did the Romans leave Britian and return to Rome?
All of the above.
They were homesick
Rome was collapsing.
Ceaser ordered them to come home
5
This is an example of __ allusion? "He was spawned in that slime... born of Cain, murderous creatures banished by God".
Biblical allusion
None of the above.
Historical allusion
Metaphor
6
What does "The monster's through were as quick as his greed or his claws..." tell you about Grendel?
He is not trustworthy
He has intelligence and cleverness
He has sharp claws
He is hungry
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Why was boasting an important trait for an Anglo-Saxon warrior?
Shared the history of other Anglo-Saxons.
All of the above.
To show their loyalty.
It helped spread their reputation through stories.
8
What is the reason Grendel is killing Hrothgar's men?
Becaise he enjoys killing
All of the above
Because he is angry at Hrothgar's men
Because he is the spawn of evil demons
9
Why can't the weapons of Beowulf's men harm Grendel?
Grendel was protected by God
The weapons have spells on them
His skin is too tough
They could not get close enough
10
What were the soldiers doing when Grendel attacked Herot the first time?
Drinking
Fighting
Eating
Sleeping
11
How did Grendel die?
Geat warriors tore him to pieces
Beowulf stabbed him in the heart
He was struck by lightening
He likely bled to death
12
Who is Hrothgar?
King of the Danes
A warrior prince
Grendel's father
Beowulf's leader
13
What does Beowulf hang from the rafters of Herot as a souvenir of the battle?
Grendel's head
Grendel's body
Grendel's skin
Grendel's arm
14
Who is Healfdane's son?
Hrothgar
Beowulf
Grendel
Geat
15
Which was NOT a characteristic of an Epic poem?
Includes universal themes.
They are non-fiction.
It tells a story.
They tell tales of heroes.
16
Who invaded Britain first?
Romans
William the Conqueror
The Anglo-Saxons
The Vikings
17
Which of the following characteristics best describe the Anglo-Saxon warriors?
Spirited, kind, loyal
Boastful, vicious, humble
Docile, pleasant, modest
Brave, competitive, reckless.
18
Where did Grendal live?
A cave under Herot
Under the marsh
The woods
Hell
19
What was the purpose of the Mead Hall?
It is where the livestock slept.
It was the community gathering place.
It was the home of the king
It held the village kitchen.
20
Which people were living in England at the time of the Roman invasion?
Jutes
Vikings
Celts/Britons
Anglo - Saxons
