Beowulf Quiz 24 (60 MCQs)

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1. In Beowulf, the visitors to the Danish meadhall are the?
2. What is the name of the banquet hall build for King Hrothgar's people?
3. What word means; robbers
4. Bob's job ..... that all workers arrive by 9:00 AM every morning.
5. How did the Story of Beowulf and Brecca end?
6. Where is the setting of Beowulf?
7. Select the correct term for the following definition:greet enthusiastically or joyfully
8. What emotions does Grendel evoke in the people?
9. Wealtheow's blue cloak covered Hrothgar like a ..... after she flung herself over his unconscious body.
10. Which Biblical figure was Grendel descended from?
11. Drag and drop to FILL IN THE BLANK:If it wasn't for the warrior's (a), the sword would have pierced straight through his heart, and he probably would have died.
12. How did Beowulf and his men get to Denmark?
13. It is believed that ..... wrote Beowulf.
14. Two notable characteristics of Anglo-Saxon poetry are
15. Which word is an example of compounding?
16. "Big Brother is watching you" alludes (refers) to what idea?
17. What was Beowulf famous for?
18. Lament:rejoice, cheer, celebrate
19. After Grendel's death, who are the people of Herot fearful of?
20. Grendel is known as the .....
21. What is the main theme of the epic poem Beowulf?
22. An Epic is always in
23. Why is Beowulf's best weapon himself?
24. Who is jealous of Beowulf?
25. The front of the ship
26. If I was to speak vehemently to someone about MLA citation it means I am speaking with .....
27. Where do Beowulf and his men sail from?
28. Known for being a formidable warrior
29. ..... metaphorical phrase or compound word used to name a person, place, thing, or event directly. (i.e. shepherd of evil)
30. Viewing the future with anxiety or alarm, showing fear or worry,
31. Which term is NOT a synonym for BOAST?
32. How were the Danes affected by Grendel?
33. Why are the apples from the grove not to be eaten?
34. The Anglo-Saxon religion was very simple.
35. Which line contains a KENNING?
36. In Beowulf, what does Wiglaf represent?
37. Who occupied the British Isles before the coming of the Anglo-Saxons?
38. My mom bought a new water filter that she hoped would ..... all the toxins from the contaminated water well.
39. The sharp, hooked claws on birds of prey and some animals
40. Any interruption or break
41. A poem that praises heroic deeds
42. A rabbit's foot is considered a good ( ).
43. Payment or action done to make amends for a wrong or injury
44. How many winters has the creature attacked the Danes?
45. Beowulf was first told
46. How does Wiglaf speak to the cowardly thanes?
47. Heap of combustible material
48. Why did Wiglaf run anxiously out of the Dragon's tower?
49. Hrothgar is king of the
50. A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind using like or as
51. Which of the following phrases is NOT an example of a kenning?
52. The ..... warrior fought to protect all innocents from harm.
53. Which characteristic is not true for an epic? BEOWULF
54. The interloper had clearly ignored which of the following signs?
55. What is the role of fate in Beowulf?
56. Artistic license can be as simple as a spelling change.
57. Which countries are Dane and Geat supposed to be today?
58. A young soldier that stays behind to help fight the dragon.
59. How does Beowulf trick Grendel into returning to Herot Hall?
60. What is the significance of this passage? Fate has sweptthe rest away, those courageous warriors.I follow them."