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Beowulf Quiz 28 (60 MCQs)

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1. Why does Grendel attack the mead-hall?
2. Shifted from side to side; rock back and forth; physically or mentally
3. Why does the author refer to Beowulf as the light?
4. Which one is alliteration?
5. Who is the Geats' ring-giver?
6. Wail:howl, bawl, shriek
7. Many students believe their teachers are ..... and never make mistakes.
8. Thane is another word for a
9. To ..... is to become pitiful or weak because you're sick, in love, or stuck somewhere.
10. Which theme fits best?-Wiglaf helps Beowulf fight the dragon
11. A large burial mound of earth or stones
12. The justice system created from revenge killings was
13. Healfdane's Son is .....
14. How did Beowulf finally defeat the Firedrake?
15. What is another term for the Anglo-Saxon language?
16. How did Anglo-Saxons believe they achieved immortality?
17. How many men did Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?
18. What is the definition of reparation?
19. A ..... is an extended narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a legendary heroic figure.
20. To express sorrow about something
21. Where does the first action of the poem take place?
22. "Shepherd of evil, guardian of crime" (line 273)"The afflictor of men, tormentor of their days" (lines 331-32)The above excerpts are examples of .....
23. What does the slave see when he climbs into the cave?
24. Fill in the blank:The constant pain in his joints was an ..... he had to endure, affecting his daily life.
25. Beowulf comes from which country?
26. What is the purpose of a kenning in literature?
27. What did the drastic change in names in England reveal about history?
28. King of the Geats; Beowulf's kinsman
29. The narrator is objective and sees and knows everything.
30. Selects 14 warriors to fight with him
31. A chain or shackle placed on the feet
32. Before the battle against Grendel, Beowulf
33. Beowulf was written by .....
34. The old Anglo-Saxon religion-
35. According to Norse mythology, how did the beginning of the universe start?
36. What was a "thane" in the Anglo-Saxon period?
37. What enemy does Beowulf decide to fight in "The Last Battle" ?
38. Which describes how Hrothgar felt about Beowulf's visit?
39. Who is the speaker of the following quote: "Your piercing eye will dim and darken; and death will arrive, dear warrior, to sweep you away."
40. On a Saturday night, a reclusive person would most likely
41. What caused Beowulf's death?
42. Rude, impolite or socially unacceptable
43. Scattered or spread untidily over (a surface or area).
44. When Beowulf took on the dragon, he fought, for the first time, with what against him?
45. Beowulf is the first story written in the English Language
46. Why does Wiglaf berate the other warriors saying they are "brandedwith disgrace" ?
47. What happens to Grendel?
48. You just created the greatest TikTok EVER! Now you have all these fans that are subscribing to your page and worshipping the ground you walk on. This is (Blank) to make you want to make an even better video.
49. Beowulf, as he lay dying, says all of the following EXCEPT .....
50. The name of the warrior who assisted Beowulf in battle
51. Why does Grendel's mother attack Heorot?
52. Was king Hrothgar happy when Beowulf visit them?
53. When Higlac's follower puts that tight grip on the shepherd of evil, what was Grendel's first thought?
54. Has a glorious kingdom
55. What did Wealhtheow the Queen bring Beowulf and his men during the welcom banquet?
56. Which line from the epic poem best explains why Beowulf undertook his quest?
57. What is Grendel described as?
58. Beowulf brings back the Grendel's ..... after defeating him.
59. Long, narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a legendary hero
60. Who is the Biblical character whom Grendel is a descendant of?
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