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Beowulf Review
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This is a review Quiz for the Beowulf assessment in English 4.
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1
Which of the following lines from
Beowulf
contains an example of a caesura?”
“. . . And golden cups and the glorious banner . . .”
“. . . Hidden evil before hidden evil.
“. . . And struck at the dragon’s scaly hide.”
“. . . Burns like a torch -- No one knows its bottom . . .”
2
What motivates Beowulf?
A desire to impress his father
A sense of duty to his people
Going home after the battle
Fame and glory
3
Grendel couldn’t harm Hrothgar’s throne because
It was built by Giants
It was guarded
It was protected by God
He couldn’t reach it
4
In
Beowulf,
Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon because
it will increase Beowulf’s chance of victory.
they promised to repay Beowulf’s kindness with their lives.
Beowulf is too old and sick to fight.
then Beowulf’s comrades can claim the monster’s treasure.
5
Who or what helps Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother?
Hrothgar's men
Beowulf's 14 men distract her
Wiglaf
A magic sword made by giants
6
paraphrase:they could hack at Grendel/From every side, trying
to open/A path for his evil soul.
a.To kill him
d.to help him escape
c.to speak to him in a séance
b.To drive him out of the hall
7
Grendel’s arm hanging in the mead hall of the Danes might be described as _ for his evil deeds
reparation
massive
writhing
appositive
8
Which of the following allusions does the poet make in reference to Grendel?
Reference to History of the English Speaking People
Biblical story of Job
Reference to the Anglo-Saxons
Biblical story of Cain
9
When used to replace
Beowulf
, the phrase “noble protector of all seamen” is an example of.
a foil
a kenning.
an alliteration.
a caesura
10
How does Beowulf die?
He is slain by the dragon's talons
He is poisoned by the dragon's flames
Old age
He is stabbed by Hrothgar
11
In
Beowulf
when the dying Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace. The gesture means that
Beowulf has captured the monster’s treasure.
Beowulf is passing on the rulership of Geatland to Wiglaf.
Beowulf wants Wiglaf to kill his comrades.
Beowulf recognizes Wiglaf’s superior strength in battle
12
In
Beowulf
, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar’s kingdom?
to take over Higlac’s throne
to bring home treasures from that rich kingdom
to win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragon
help Hrothgar by destroying a monster & gain fame+glory
13
Choose a kenning used in the poem to describe Grendel's mother
she-wolf
fire-bringer
air-monster
water-snake
14
“No one / waited for reparation from his plundering claws”. In this context,
reparation means
wergild or compensation for an injustice
loathsome torture
writhing movements
mercy
15
Why were mead halls like Herot important to Anglo-Saxon people?
Criminals were put on trial there
They were a place to gather and make merry
They were the most beautiful buildings in the village
Weddings ceremonies happened there
16
Bragging of his heroic feats to Hrothgar&his promise to kill (unarmed) the monster, Grendel, is
Beowulf being a jerk
The elevated language of epic poetry
Kennings
A boast
17
Which of the following
does not
reflect the oral tradition of the epic
Beowulf
?
It reflects tradition of telling stories in mead-halls
Scops recited the poetic verses of Beowulf as entertainment.
During feasts the King gave the most meat to bravest warrior
Beowulf was preserved for generations by word of mouth.
18
From which fact can the reader
infer
that the character Beowulf is honorable?
Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.
Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster.
Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.
Higlac is Beowulf’s cousin.
19
What is the central issue of Beowulf?
Conflict between humans and animals
Friendship between Denmark and other nations
The struggle of trying to become a king
The struggle between good and evil
20
How is Wiglaf different from Beowulf's other followers?
He is the most loyal
He has the best sword
He is the strongest
He is Beowulf's son
21
“the monster’s thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws,” MEANS WHAT?
He has sharp claws
He has intelligence
He is not trustworthy
He is hungry.
22
What is built near the end of the poem?
A ship to send away cowardly soldiers
A castle for Wiglaf
A tower in memory of Beowulf
A library where people can learn of Beowulf's adventures
23
The dragon’s treasure was
never found
given to Higlac
buried with Beowulf
thrown in the sea
24
Grendel’s mother kills Hrothgar’s best friend and
Steals his treasure
Carries off Grendel’s arm
Favorite dog
son
25
Which of the following lines from
Beowulf
contains an example of
kenning
?
The high hall rang, its roof boards swayed
Oh shelterer of warriors and your people’s loved friend
Higlac is my cousin and my king
He reined his horse, pointing to that hall built by Hrothgar
26
Grendel caused problems for the Danes for
12 years
20 years
One winter
A decade
27
“Beowulf,That mighty protector of men,Meant to hold the monster till its life Leaped out” is __
a kenning
a caesura
an appositive phrase
a compound predicate
28
Which is
NOT
a reason Beowulf fought Grendel w/ no sword or armor?
They wouldn’t have worked against him
His own pride
It wouldn’t be a fair fight
Higlac might've thought less of him
29
After Beowulf defeats Grendel, his victory is credited to his...
Strength
Intelligence
Humility
Luck
30
Why is it ironic that the Geats build a memorial tower for Beowulf after he dies?
Beowulf specifically says he hates towers
Almost all the Geats did not help him in his last battle
The Geats thought towers were bad luck
None of the Geats know how to build a tower
