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Beowulf Quiz 15 (60 MCQs)

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1. What does the word 'voyage' refer to?
2. A(n) ..... epic is passed down by oral tradition, and changes over time.
3. True or False, Wiglaf becomes the new Beowulf of the Danes?
4. How would you describe Shield Sheafson's funeral?
5. The battle with Grendel took place where?
6. What is the reason for Grendel's anger?
7. With whom does Beowulf have a swimming match with?
8. What word means:dusk; twilight
9. Which of these is NOT a kenning?
10. Which of the following is a SYNONYM for hale?
11. Horrible; ghastly
12. How does Beowulf die?
13. What religion gradually takes over in the Anglo-Saxon culture?
14. True or False:It is believed that "Beowulf" was written by a Christian Monk
15. The epic hero experiences typical human ....., yet is able to masterand control these human traits.
16. An epic is a short, narrative poem that relates the deeds of a hero. BEOWULF
17. Pagan; no Christian
18. What is the significance of Beowulf choosing not to use weapons against Grendel?
19. What is the time difference between the "Battle with Grendel's Mother" and "The Final Battle" ?
20. What is the meaning of infamous?
21. Which of the following are borrowed from the Anglo-Saxons?
22. Definition:The repetition of consonant sounds in the beginning of words.
23. What was the faith of the person who wrote Beowulf?
24. If you wanted to support the idea that Beowulf is an epic hero, you might best note that he-
25. How many years pass between the battle with Grendel's mother and the dragon?
26. The setting of Beowulf is modern day .....
27. "Often when one man follows his own will many are hurt" means:
28. Of Beowulf's thanes, Wiglaf is the worst coward.
29. A case that protects a sword's blade
30. Beowulf told stories of the ..... sight of Grendel's Mother's lair.
31. (verb) to stuff with food; glut
32. Who/what is Herot?
33. Name the character who uttered this line in the FILM ADAPTATION of Beowulf: "You killed Grendel's Mother when we were young."
34. Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains a kenning?
35. How is considered Beowulf?
36. Which subtopic of Beowulf focuses on the exploration of good versus evil?
37. This man is the son of Ecgtheow and is the greatest hero in the world.
38. Reparation means to:
39. Ruler of the Danes
40. Define threshold
41. What is Hrothgar's view of the origin of grief, which he expresses the morning after the attack by Grendel's mother?
42. Very eager and willing; intense
43. Give the meaning:cloven
44. Which word means having or exhibiting uncompromising determination; unyielding
45. Bob was no stranger to a fistfight, and he was considered by many to be a ..... opponent.
46. Before he leaves Grendel's mother's lair, what does Beowulf do?
47. The Anglo-Saxon period is one mainly characterized by .....
48. Station 5: "sat very woeful, suffered great sorrow, sighed for his liegemen" is an example of which Anglo-Saxon poetic device?
49. Companions; friends
50. What trophy does Beowulf bring to the surface?
51. Beowulf is a great warrior of the .....
52. Long, bitter quarrel, especially between families
53. What is the name of Beowulf's father?
54. What word menas:long recitation or verbal list
55. The Anglo Saxons spoke the earliest form of what language
56. What did they do with Grendel's arm?
57. Who is the king of the Danes?
58. What is the name of Hrothgar's palace and mead hall for the warrior Danes?
59. What is the Villian's name in the text "Beowulf" ?
60. The fireman won an award for ..... after he went into a burning car to save two people
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