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1
Hrunting is
the mead hall
Beowulf’s sword
Grendel’s home
Wiglaf’s wife
2
When Beowulf requests that he “May purge all evil from this hall,” what does he mean by
purge
?
cleanse and purify
bury and forget
overcome and conquer
drive out and condemn
3
He who had come to them from across the sea, /had driven affliction Off, /purged Herot clean
had forced the evil monster from the hall
had rid the land of pain and suffering
had killed Grendel in battle
had successfully repelled fate
4
Grendel could not harm Hrothgar’s throne because it was
guarded heavily
protected by God
magical
built by giants
5
this line from
Beowulf
means... the monster’s thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws
He has intelligence.
He is not trustworthy.
He is hungry.
He has sharp claws.
6
All of these are features of the epic except
It is written in Iambic Pentameter
It is presented in a serious manner with poetic language
A long narrative poem
It concerns universal themes
7
B
erates the faithless warriors who did not go to the aid of their king
Hrothgar
Grendel’s Mother
Wiglaf
Dragon
8
No one waited for reparation from his plundering claws” In this context,
reparation
means:
writhing movements
wergild or compensation for an injustice
loathsome torture
mercy
9
A Christian Dane who ruled his kingdom justly
Dragon
Wiglaf
Hrothgar
Grendel’s Mother
10
The dragon’s treasure was
buried with Beowulf
given to Higlac
never found
thrown into the sea
11
In
Beowulf
, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar’s kingdom?
to win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragond.
to bring home treasures from that rich kingdom
to help Hrothgar by destroying a monster and gain fame
to take over Higlac’s throne
12
What following allusions does the poet make in reference to Grendel?
The Biblical story of Cain
The reference to Anglo Saxons
The Biblical story of Moses
The reference to “History of the English Speaking People”
13
“Beowulf,/That mighty protector of men, / Meant to hold the monster till its life/ Leaped out”
a compound symbol
a kenning
a caesura
alliteration
14
Beowulf chooses to battle the dragon even though many believe he is too old to do so because
He feels responsible for his people and their welfare.
custom is to defeat an enemy before one is ready for death.
if he defeats the dragon, he will have all of the gold.
must fight three battles to keep his fame/praised eternally.
15
Which of the following passages contains a reference to the pagan religion of the past?
sacrificed to the old gods heathen vows, for Hell’s Support
Have brought us stories of Herot, the best mead hall
A powerful monster living In the darkness growed in pain
He was spawned in that slime, / Of Cain, . . .
16
Which of the following
does not
reflect the oral tradition of the epic
Beowulf
?
Beowulf reflects tradition of telling stories in mead-halls.
Scops recited Beowulf as a form of entertainment.
King gave the best portion of meat to the bravest warrior.
Beowulf was preserved for generations by word of mouth.
17
Which of the following lines from
Beowulf
contains an example of
kenning
?
The high hall rang, roof boards swayed/Danes shook/terror.
Higlac is my cousin and my king; the days...
To that hall, built by Hrothgar for the best / bravest men
Oh shelterer of warriors and your people’s loved friend
18
A reoccurring theme or image in a work of literature is also known as
an epic
a motif
An allusion
a Caesura
19
Grendel caused problems for the Danes for
12 years
20 years
one winter
ten years
20
Wounds Beowulf mortally
Grendel’s Mother
Dragon
Wiglaf
Hrothgar
21
Beowulf says he won’t use weapons against Grendel because
It wouldn’t be a fair fight
They won’t work against him
Higlac might think less of him
He left them behind in Geatland
22
paraphrase. Melted, blood-soaked, Eternal Lord loosens Fetters and unwinds icicles and frost
Beowulf’s bloody sword became liquid
God made the sword melt & freed him from fetters/bound him
He lost his grip on the sword/it disappeared into the water.
God made the bloody sword turn to icicles and frost
23
Terrorizes Herot for over a decade
Grendel
Beowulf
Hrothgar
Wiglaf
24
When used to describe Beowulf, the phrase “noble protector of all seamen” is an example of a
a kenning
caesura
an alliteration
a symbol
25
Beowulf’s victorious battles, which defeat Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon symbolize
The limits of the Anglo Saxon lifestyle
Christianity overtaking pagan beliefs
The violent act of revenge
the warrior culture
26
Who do most scholars believe Beowulf was written by?
Chaucer
an Anglo Saxon Viking
a blind thane
a Christian holy person
27
Grendel’s mother kills Hrothgar’s best friend and
wife
burns the mead hall
steals treasure
takes Grendel’s arm
28
image of the dragon - "The dragon /Coiled and uncoiled, its heart urging it / Into battle"
purging
writhing
massive
loathsome
29
This person and 11 men are guided by the slave who stole the golden cup.
Hrothgar
Beowulf
Grendel
Wiglaf
30
Which of the following lines from
Beowulf
contains an example of alliteration?
And golden cups and the glorious banner
And struck solidly at the scale of the dragon’s hide.
Burns like a torch. No one knows its bottom
Hidden evil before hidden evil.
31
Which of the following is
not
an element used to portray an epic?
episodes important to the nation’s history
lighthearted tone
national values
struggle of good versus evil
32
In
Beowulf
when the dying Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace, the gesture means that
Beowulf is passing on the rulership of Geatland to Wiglaf.
Beowulf wants Wiglaf to kill his comrades.
Beowulf has captured the monster’s treasure.
Beowulf recognizes Wiglaf’s superior strength in battle.
33
From which fact can the reader
infer
that the character Beowulf is honorable?
Higlac is Beowulf’s cousin.
Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.
Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster.
Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.
34
In
Beowulf,
Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon because.
then Beowulf’s comrades can claim the monster’s treasure.
Beowulf is too old and sick to fight.
they promised to repay Beowulf’s kindness with their lives
it will increase Beowulf’s chance of victory.
35
Which of the following best contributes toward Beowulf’s representation of ethical behavior?
Beowulf carried Grendel’s head and the sword hilt to Herot.
Beowulf requests that thanes erect a funeral pyre for him
ship capsized on the trip and he strangled an electric eel.
he goes to help the king—a man he does not know
