What is the fourth characteristic of an Epic Hero?

actions often determine the fate of a large group of people

the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

When does Grendel finally show fear?

When he is held in Beowulf's grip

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

Grendel puts a magic spell on the weapons

What is one reason that the Danes have such a difficult time fighting Grendel?

He hunts at night when they are sleeping

a force that oppresses or causes suffering

cleanse or rid of something undesirable

a long narrative poem that celebrates a hero's deeds

What is the first characteristic of an Epic Hero?

noble birth or high position; historical importance

What is the second characteristic of an Epic Hero?

character traits reflect the ideals of the society

What is the third characteristic of an Epic Hero?

performs courageous, sometimes superhuman deeds

the den or resting place of an animal

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talon
A claw
to stuff with food
A poem
disgusting
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What is the fourth characteristic of an Epic Hero?
defeating giants to the death
always winning your battles
actions often determine the fate of a large group of people
being aware of your surroundings
3
alliteration
a force that oppresses or causes suffering
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
a large building with a single room used as a meeting place
a descriptive phrase or a compound word that substitutes for a noun
4
When does Grendel finally show fear?
When King Hrothgar invites him to dinner
When Beowulf's men are advancing towards him
When he is held in Beowulf's grip
When his mother leaves him
5
a descriptive phrase or a compound word that substitutes for a noun
alliteration
personification
imagery
kenning
6
gorge
a claw
to stuff with food; glut
disgusting
stingy
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Why do the swords of Beowulf's men fail to harm Grendel?
Grendel puts a magic spell on the weapons
Grendel has on heavy armor
The men have brought dull swords
Grendel is using a spear to fight the men
8
A female version of Grendel, also descended from Cain
Grendel's mother
Higlac
Anglo-Saxon person
Hrothgar's wife
9
The first Englishmen; blend of Celts, Romans, Vikings, Jutes; they were fierce warriors
Irishmen
Elizabethan people
Anglo-Saxon people
Scops
10
loathsome
having a bad reputation
Beowulf's sword
disgusting
den or resting place of an animal
11
What is one reason that the Danes have such a difficult time fighting Grendel?
He hunts at night when they are sleeping
He hunts during the day when they are singing
He hunts when they have been drinking ale
He uses magic to be invisible
12
affliction
a force that oppresses or causes suffering
the den or resting place of a wild animal
having a bad reputation
a form of dance
13
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
imagery
foreshadowing
kenning
alliteration
14
livid
a force that causes suffering
person of little importance
disgusting
discolored from being bruised
15
Hrunting
Grendal's sword
The name of the dragon
an Anglo-Saxon storyteller
Beowulf's sword
16
purge
a force that causes suffering
to cheat
cleanse or rid of something undesirable
win at battle
17
led by Beowulf; helped the Danes defeat Grendel
Englishmen
Danes
Geats
Vikings
18
Beowulf's father
King Hrothgar
Higlac
Edgetho
Dane
19
Beowulf's uncle
Edgetho
Grendel
Hrothgar
Higlac
20
What is a universal them in the epic Beowulf?
Kings always honor a good warrior
Never talk to monsters
Always leave the lights on when you go to sleep
Good will always conquer evil.
21
led by Hrothgar; terrorized by Grendel
People of the Romanticism period
Danes
Anglo-Saxons
Geats
22
infamous
discolored from being bruised
stingy; miserly
not having memorable characteristics
having a bad reputation
23
an Epic
the first Englishmen
a long narrative poem that celebrates a hero's deeds
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
an Anglo-Saxon storyteller
24
An Anglo-Saxon story-teller
A scop
A dragon
An actor
A journalist
25
The great mead hall that Hrothgar built
Grendel's lair
Geatland
Anglo-Saxon Hall
Herot Hall
26
What is the first characteristic of an Epic Hero?
hidden identity
noble birth or high position; historical importance
the great mead hall that Hrothgar built
must be a monster
27
A word or word phrase substituted for a noun or a name which enhances meaning
Alliteration
Simile
Kenning
Metaphor
28
A large building with a single room used as a meeting or a gathering place
An epic
A scop
A mead hall
A kenning
29
What is the second characteristic of an Epic Hero?
possess great knowledge
must possess chivalry
involves mysterious elements
character traits reflect the ideals of the society
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A man-eating monster descended from the Biblical Cain
the giants
Hrothgar
Grendel
Edgetho
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King of the Danes; ruler of Herot Hall; asks Beowulf to defeat Grendel
Beowulf
Edgetho
Higlac
Hrothgar
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What is the third characteristic of an Epic Hero?
showing chivalry
must be a daring knight
performs courageous, sometimes superhuman deeds
must capture the love of a noble lady
33
King of the Geats; possesses great strength; saves the Danes from Grendel
Higlac
Beowulf
Hrothgar
Grendel's Mother
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Another name for the Anglo-Saxon period
Renaissance Period
World War II
Dark Ages
Industrial Revolution
35
A long narrative poem that celebrates a hero's deeds
A graphic novel
A kenning
A sonnet
An epic
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What do the Danes do to avoid Grendel?
Ask the giants to bless them with magic
Hide in the closet
Sleep far from Herot Hall
Ask King Hrothgar for help
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lair
a set of personal beliefs
a force that causes suffering
the den or resting place of an animal
having a bad reputation
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The language the Anglo-Saxon people spoke
English
Latin
French
Old English

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