Which was not one of Beowulf's accomplishments?

slew a dragon that attacked the queen

Why could the men's swords not harm Grendel?

Grendel had bewitched their weapons.

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1
How does Beowulf plan on fighting Grendel?
He plans to lure him into quicksand.
Beowulf will carry his shield and invisible cape.
He plans to fight him unarmed.
Beowulf will bring a shield and an axe.
2
Where does Grendel go after his battle with Beowulf?
He remains in Herot.
To terrorize the villagers
To find the dragon of the forest.
To the bottom of the marsh
3
What is the name for an Anglo-Saxon entertainer who performed songs of heroes?
jester
thane
bard
scop
4
What surprises Grendel when he comes in contact with Beowulf?
Grendel feels that he loses his power.
That Beowulf is so strong.
That Beowulf knows his mother's name.
That Beowulf is short in stature.
5
Which does not irritate Grendel about Herot?
sounds of happy men
glorious gold coloring
joyful music
stories of heroes are told there
6
Which was not one of Beowulf's accomplishments?
slew a dragon that attacked the queen
chased the giants from the earth.
drove 5 giants into chains
killed a sea monster
7
Why could the men's swords not harm Grendel?
Grendel had bewitched their weapons.
Grendel struck their swords from their hands.
Their weapons were dull.
Grendel could only be killed with an axe.
8
Why could Grendel never touch Hrothgar's throne?
It was protected by God.
He would be cursed greater than he is.
The throne had been removed from Herot.
The throne was surrounded by dragons.
9
Who had Herot built?
Higlaf
Wyrd
Hrothgar
Queen Sylvia
10
When does Grendel attack?
after the noon meal
during religious holidays
at night
after the bells have been rung for the departed
11
The writing down of oral stories occured after the ___.
building of the Great Wall
Norman Invasion
monks were placed in monastaries
Birth of Hrothgar
12
Which word(s) does not describe Grendel?
Demon
Powerful
Disfigured face
Great claws
13
How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
He yanks his leg from his body.
He snaps off his arm.
Beowulf punches Grendel's heart till it shatters.
Beowulf is unable to kill Grendel.
14
Why did Beowulf's kinsmen urge him to go and fight Grendel?
Beowulf was despised and his men wanted him dead.
They wanted a part of the treasure.
The omens were good.
They desired a rousing adventure.

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14 termsStudBud Administration11 plays

#review of 1-3 Beowulf

Flashcards14 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 14

Answers

1
How does Beowulf plan on fighting Grendel?
He plans to lure him into quicksand.
Beowulf will carry his shield and invisible cape.
He plans to fight him unarmed.
Beowulf will bring a shield and an axe.
2
Where does Grendel go after his battle with Beowulf?
He remains in Herot.
To terrorize the villagers
To find the dragon of the forest.
To the bottom of the marsh
3
What is the name for an Anglo-Saxon entertainer who performed songs of heroes?
jester
thane
bard
scop
4
What surprises Grendel when he comes in contact with Beowulf?
Grendel feels that he loses his power.
That Beowulf is so strong.
That Beowulf knows his mother's name.
That Beowulf is short in stature.
5
Which does not irritate Grendel about Herot?
sounds of happy men
glorious gold coloring
joyful music
stories of heroes are told there
6
Which was not one of Beowulf's accomplishments?
slew a dragon that attacked the queen
chased the giants from the earth.
drove 5 giants into chains
killed a sea monster
7
Why could the men's swords not harm Grendel?
Grendel had bewitched their weapons.
Grendel struck their swords from their hands.
Their weapons were dull.
Grendel could only be killed with an axe.
8
Why could Grendel never touch Hrothgar's throne?
It was protected by God.
He would be cursed greater than he is.
The throne had been removed from Herot.
The throne was surrounded by dragons.
9
Who had Herot built?
Higlaf
Wyrd
Hrothgar
Queen Sylvia
10
When does Grendel attack?
after the noon meal
during religious holidays
at night
after the bells have been rung for the departed
11
The writing down of oral stories occured after the ___.
building of the Great Wall
Norman Invasion
monks were placed in monastaries
Birth of Hrothgar
12
Which word(s) does not describe Grendel?
Demon
Powerful
Disfigured face
Great claws
13
How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
He yanks his leg from his body.
He snaps off his arm.
Beowulf punches Grendel's heart till it shatters.
Beowulf is unable to kill Grendel.
14
Why did Beowulf's kinsmen urge him to go and fight Grendel?
Beowulf was despised and his men wanted him dead.
They wanted a part of the treasure.
The omens were good.
They desired a rousing adventure.