Choose the situation that shows that Beowulf is honorable

He refuses to fight (unarmed) Grendel with a weapon

What is the literary definition of an epic hero?

must undertake a quest to achieve something of tremendous value

How does the epic poem Beowulf reflect the culture and time in which it was written?

tells a story celebrating a noble & courageous hero, a product of his time

What is the central issue of Beowulf?

The struggle between good and evil

To get rid of Grendel, the people sometimes made offerings to idols. What does this most reveal about the people there?

They are desperate for relief and are willing to try whatever might help.

Why were mead halls like Herot important to Anglo-Saxon people?

They were a place to gather and make merry

metaphorical compoundwords or phrases substituted for simplenouns.

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1
What language was Beowulf orignially written in?
Norman French
Middle English
Latin
Old English
2
What does Grendel's "low-lying marsh" symbolize?
Purgatory
Heaven
Hell
Earth
3
Choose the situation that shows that Beowulf is honorable
He holds the door of the mead hall for the queen
He refuses to fight (unarmed) Grendel with a weapon
He will not fight Grendel's mother because she is female
He keeps Grendel's arm as a trophy
4
Why can't Grendel touch Hrothgar's throne?
It is protected by God
Beowulf set a trap in it
His mother told him not to
It is too tall for him to reach
5
At the beginning of Beowulf, what is the setting of the story?
The woods
Beowulf's homeland
Hrothgar's kingdom of Herot
The Monster's Lair
6
What is the literary definition of an epic hero?
an awesome man who can accomplish anything he wants
must undertake a quest to achieve something of tremendous value
must undertake a mission that will bring wealth to his people
Batman & other superheroes
7
Who or what helps Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother?
A magic sword made by giants
Beowulf's 14 men distract her
Hrothgar's men
Wiglaf
8
What is Herot?
Beowulf's sword
Grendel's pet
Hrothgar's hall
Wiglaf's father
9
How does the epic poem Beowulf reflect the culture and time in which it was written?
tells a story celebrating a noble & courageous hero, a product of his time
uses syntax to create a sense of how serious people were at the time
with long speeches to show the speaking style and diction of the time
withdetails that reflect historical events from a time preceding the action
10
Who are Beowulf's people?
The Lafs
The Danes
The Geats
The Wulfings
11
What is the central issue of Beowulf?
The struggle between good and evil
The struggle of trying to become a king
Conflict between humans and animals
Friendship between Denmark and other nations
12
What is built near the end of the poem?
A library where people can learn of Beowulf's adventures
A tower in memory of Beowulf
A castle for Wiglaf
A ship to send away cowardly soldiers
13
To get rid of Grendel, the people sometimes made offerings to idols. What does this most reveal about the people there?
They decide to join the evil force that they could not beat.
They are desperate for relief and are willing to try whatever might help.
They are disgusted with the state of Heorot, so they need a quick fix.
They are angry at Grendel, so they plot against him with idols.
14
Why were mead halls like Herot important to Anglo-Saxon people?
They were a place to gather and make merry
They were the most beautiful buildings in the village
Weddings ceremonies happened there
Criminals were put on trial there
15
How is Wiglaf different from Beowulf's other followers?
He is the most loyal
He is Beowulf's son
He has the best sword
He is the strongest
16
After Beowulf defeats Grendel, his victory is credited to his...
Luck
Strength
Intelligence
Humility
17
Which of the following choices is NOT a characteristic of an epic hero?
Generosity
Loyalty
Strength
Handsomeness
18
Where does Beowulf hang Grendel's severed arm?
The prow of his ship
On the saddle of his horse
In Herot
In his own hall
19
What is a Kenning?
a pause that divides the line, with each part having two stresses
is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
a Ken doll in from Medieval times
metaphorical compoundwords or phrases substituted for simplenouns.
20
By the time he battles the dragon, Beowulf has lost some of his...
Honor
Wealth
Pride
Strength
21
Where does Beowulf travel to help Hrothgar get rid of Grendel?
England
Denmark
Iceland
Scotland

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