Beowulf Mastery Review- 2020

Question 1

Identify the element: "That shepherd of evil, guardian of crime, knew at once that nowhere on earth.."

Accepted Answer

Kenning

Question 2

What is the MAIN reason Wiglaf thought his companions should have helped fight the dragon?

Accepted Answer

They swore fidelity to Beowulf and should remain loyal.

Question 3

What is the MAIN reason Grendel attacks Herot?

Accepted Answer

Revenge for disturbing him

Question 4

Who authored Beowulf?

Accepted Answer

The Beowulf poet

Question 5

In which language was the original Beowulf written?

Accepted Answer

Old English

Question 6

Why does Beowulf fight Grendel unarmed and without chainmail?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate his fearlessness and strength.

Question 7

Identify the element: "But fate, that night,intended/ Grendel to gnaw the broken bones/ Of his last human supper."

Accepted Answer

Foreshadowing

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an epic hero trait possessed by Beowulf?

Accepted Answer

His Humility

Question 9

Grendel is a descendant of whom?

Accepted Answer

Cain

Question 10

Why does Beowulf boast about his accomplishments?

Accepted Answer

He is informing Hrothgar about his qualifications.

Question 11

What is Beowulf's primary objective?

Accepted Answer

Glory

Question 12

What prize did Beowulf get for defeating Grendel?

Accepted Answer

Fame and Glory

Question 13

Identify the element used: "So Hrothgar's men lived happy in his hall."

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 14

Beowulf had no fear in battle because...

Accepted Answer

Fate would always determine the outcome

Question 15

What was Unferth's attitude towards Beowulf when he first arrived?

Accepted Answer

Bitter, jealous of his success & fame

Question 16

Hrothgar is the king of what nation?

Accepted Answer

Denmark

Question 17

How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

Accepted Answer

Decapitates her with magical sword he found in her lair

Question 18

Which characteristic best fits Wiglaf?

Accepted Answer

loyalty

Question 19

What does this statement reveal about Grendel? "The monster's/ thoughts were as quick a his greed or his claws."

Accepted Answer

Grendel is clever and intelligent

Question 20

"(Grendel was) born/ Of Cain, murderous creatures banished/ By God, punished forever for the crime/ Of Abel's death."

Accepted Answer

Biblical Allusion

Question 21

Why is Beowulf motivated to fight monsters?

Accepted Answer

He wants to be remembered as a strongest bravest warrior.

Question 22

What best summarizes Beowulf?

Accepted Answer

Valor will Triumph

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