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Beowulf Review
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1
In all likelihood the great popular works of Anglo-Saxon literature were written down by _____.
Warriors
Monks
Kings
Secretaries
2
When the dragon coils and uncoils, he is...
writhing.
trying for reparation
longing for reprisal.
seeking solace
3
Wiglaf proves himself a hero by ...
killing Unferth.
saving Beowulf's life.
helping Beowulf fight the dragon.
stealing treasure from the dragon.
4
Beowulf was set during which of the following time periods?
Renaissance
Medieval
Restoration
Anglo-Saxon
5
The home of the monsters is ...
another mead hall.
a loathsome lake.
a forest around Herot.
the shores of Geatland.
6
The first three inhabitants (in order) of what is now England.
Romans, Celts, Anglo-Saxons
Anglo-Saxons, Celts, Romans
Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons
7
The dates of the Anglo-Saxon period are _____ to ______.
449-1066
55BC-409
49BC-400
1066-1485
8
Who is protected by God?
Unferth
Hrothgar
the watchman
Grendel
9
Grendel kills _____ men on his first trip to Herot, and he torments the Danes for _____ years.
14; 12
30; 14
30; 12
12; 30
10
"Down in the darkness" is an example of which Anglo-Saxon poetic device?
Kenning
Alliteration
Rhyme scheme
Ceasura
11
___________ remains loyal to Bewulf at the end.
Wiglaf
Unferth
Edgetho
Welthow
12
The first inhabitant of England.
Celts
Anglo-Saxons
Romans
Scandinavians
13
Anglo-Saxon poetry contains end rhyme.
False
True
14
Who is jealous of Beowulf?
Unferth
Wiglaf
Welthow
Hrothgar
15
__________ kills Hrothgar's best friend.
Grendel
Grendel's mother
The fire dragon
Beowulf
16
Which of the following is NOT a kenning for Grendel?
Guardian of crime
Water witch
Shepherd of evil
Sin-stained demon
17
The major theme in epic poetry.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
What will be will be.
Good triumphs over evil.
Youth vs. old age
18
Beowulf's final request is for...
Wiglaf to kill those who fled from the dragon.
Unferth to be the next king of Geatland.
for Higlac to get all of the dragon's treasure
the Geats to build a tower for him.
19
Which of the following does NOT describe Beowulf?
He is courageous.
He is strong.
He brags.
He is shy.
20
Which of the following is about the same length as the original and contains key points?
Summary
Paraphrase
