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Beowulf Quiz 40 (60 MCQs)

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1. Beowulf wants to fight the dragon
2. Who is Beowulf and why does he decide to travel to the land of the Danes?
3. What is the name of the huge mead-hall?
4. The watchman who sees the Geats land is, at first,
5. The ..... criminal's name sent shivers down the spines of all who heard it.
6. Why does Unferth question Beowulf's ability?
7. (adj.) Marked by firm determination; bold or steady
8. Predetermination could best be defined as .....
9. The ..... stole a jeweled cup from the dragon's lair (home).
10. What are some examples of symbolism in Beowulf?
11. "The Song of Mio Cid", "The Song of Roland", "The Song of the Nibelungs" are songs by
12. "When the funeral flames have burned me, build it Here, at the water's edge, high." Which literary device characterizes these lines?
13. Beowulf's Hero Journey:Beowulf fights and defeats Grendel.
14. Who were the tribes led by?
15. What is the antonym of alacrity?
16. What makes Beowulf strong?
17. What is the fen?
18. Which is a universal theme of Beowulf? Pick one.
19. How do the people feel about Grendel's death?
20. Who was Edgetho?
21. The Firedrake was killed by ..... ?
22. Which of the following is a SYNONYM for afflict?
23. Which quote suggests that, as expected of a hero, Beowulf sees this battle with Grendel as an honour?
24. How long has Beowulf ruled Geatland before his last battle?
25. Which term is NOT a synonym for MANDATE?
26. What was the source of Beowulf
27. What is so fantastical about Beowulf's journey to Grendel's Mothers lair?
28. Beowulf stops losing the battle with Grendel's Mother because he becomes .....
29. (adjective) disgusting
30. A feudal superior
31. How long did it take Beowulf to reach Grendel's mother's lair?
32. Which sentence best describes Beowulf as an epic hero.
33. What are "scops?"
34. Which of the following is an epithet from Beowulf?
35. What is the main struggle or conflict in Beowulf?
36. A(n) ..... is a long narrative poem that relates to great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies values of partial society.
37. Who was Augustine?
38. What happened to Beowulf that killed him?
39. A sound like the breaking of ice
40. What do you do to increase your knowledge?
41. Which of the following could be considered a dynamic character from the story?
42. Grendel had been terrorizing Hrothgar's people for twelve years.
43. Does Beowulf die at the end of 22?
44. A specialized metaphor made of compound words which was a major part o Anglo-Saxon literature is a(n)
45. Beowulf marks the beginning of English literature.
46. Which of the following is a characteristic of the human condition?
47. Scattered pieces of waste or remains. litter, waste, rubbish, refuse
48. Rhythmic breaks in the middle of lines; reciter can pause for a breath
49. To strive for superiority; compete
50. Beowulf became a king after King Hygelac was killed in a battle.
51. What was Beowulf originally written as anonymously before it became a book?
52. Select the correct term for the following definition:of high moral or intellectual value
53. Feeling of hopelessness; sadness, misery
54. Hrunting has never failed in battle when Hrothgar gives it to Beowulf.
55. What does Unferth lend Beowulf?
56. What was the name of the mead hall that Grendel invaded?
57. Which of these does Beowulf not ask for before he dies?
58. Who transcribed Beowulf onto paper and added Christian elements to the story?
59. In the end Beowulf's body was
60. Why did the dragon become angry?
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