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1
Which of the following best summarizes the theme, or main lesson, of Beowulf?
Valor will triumph.
Wickedness cannot be defeated.
Might makes right.
Brains are superior to brawn.
2
In Beowulf, how does Grendal die?
In one-to one combat, Beowulf tears off Grendal's arm.
Beowulf grips Grendal and chokes him to death.
The companions of Beowulf attack Grendal with their swords.
Hrothgarand Beowulf attack Grendal with iron spears.
3
Which of the following sentences illustrates the use of diazeugma?
Anglo-Saxon warriors participated in sports building their strength agility
Anglo-Saxon monks studied scripture, but some also wrote histories people
Anglo-Saxon King Alfred of Wessex fought the Vikings, defeated them soundly
Anglo-Saxon blacksmiths created swords that were works of art
4
Which of the following is one correct meaning of the Anglo-Saxon suffix -some?
tending to do or to be a specific thing
a negative version of a specific thing
a large number of a specific thing
decreasing the intensity of a specific thing
5
Which of the following is a most likely conclusion about Beowulf you can draw from his battle with Grendal's mother?
Beowulf was too old and weak to defeat Grendal's mother on his own.
Triumphed over Grendals mom through a combination of good fortune, strength
Beowulf triumphed over Grendal's mother with his own strength at any cost.
Beowulf had difficulty killing Grendal's mother, she was smarter the he was
6
In Beowulf, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar's kingdom?
to take over the throne of Higlac
to bring home treasures from that rich kingdom
to win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragon
to help Hrothgar by destroying a monster
7
Which of the following elements of Beowulf is most clearly an archetypal pattern?
the friendship between the Geats and the Danes
the importance of being honored in a foreign nation after death
the struggle between an evil creature and an exemplary hero
the sacrificial love of parents for their children
8
Which of the following things would most likely be described as gruesome?
a demanding physical challenge.
an unusual rock formation.
an oddly shaped vegetable.
a horrible automobile accident
9
Which of the following characteristics or actions most clearly show that Beowulf fits the definition of an epic?
He is as loyal to his followers as they are to him.
He fights with extraordinary strength and courage.
He sails a great distance to help people in need.
He is quick to boast about his achievements.
10
From which fact in Beowulf can the reader infer that Beowulf is honorable?
Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendal uses none.
Higlac is Beowulf's cousin.
Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.
Beowulf vows to ambush Grendal and destroy the monster.
11
Which of the following is the most likely reason the author shows Beowulf as a warrior at different stages of his life?
to show Beowulf maintained the qualities of an epic hero until his death
to portray Beowulf as a superhuman warrior who is never defeated
to warn young warriors that their fighting powers will inevitably decline
to persuade younger warriors to help older ones in battle
12
What does this tell you about Grendal? The monster's thoughts were as quick as the greed or his claws...
He has sharp claws.
He has intelligence and cleverness.
He is not trustworthy.
He is hungry.
13
Which of the following is apposition clearly used to elaborate on noun or noun phrase rather than identify what is name?
The Vikings tribes from Scandinavia repeatedly invaded and looted Angleland
After Roman troops left Germanic tribes Angles, Saxons conquered the island
The Romans, feared warriors and conquerors of much of the known world
Around 18th century Angleland the nameof the island was flourishing country
14
If an animal can correctly be described as writhing, which of the following must be true?
It is multicolored.
It is enormous.
It is chewing.
It is squirming.
15
In Beowulf what is the main reason Wiglaf thinks that he and his companions should help Beowulf fight the dragon?
Beowulf is too old and sick to fight.
By fighting, Beowulf's companions can claim shares in the monsters treasure
Doing so will increase Beowulf's chances of victory.
In the past they had promised to repay Beowulfs kindness with their loyalty
