This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 43 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 43 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What was put in memorial as victory by "He who had come to them from across the sea, "? A) Hrothgar's armor on the mantle of the door. B) Beowulf's helmet hung from the king's throne room. C) Beowulf's shield dipped in gold and mounted on the door of Herot. D) The monster's arm, claw, and shoulder hung from the rafters of Herot. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The monster's arm, claw, and shoulder hung from the rafters of Herot. 2. Definition = a store of valuables or money that is hidden and carefully guarded A) Hoard. B) Renown. C) Thane. D) Prowess. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hoard. 3. Why was Grendel terrorizing Herot? A) He disliked Danish food. B) He was annoyed by the loud music and noises. C) He had hoped for a pool instead. D) He was never invited to their parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He was annoyed by the loud music and noises. 4. A poem mourning the loss of someone A) Elegy. B) Wyrd. C) Thane. D) Mail. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elegy. 5. What virtues does Beowulf embody? A) Loyalty, valor, unselfishness, and a sense of justice. B) Deceit, cowardice, selfishness, and injustice. C) Greed, laziness, dishonesty, and cruelty. D) Ignorance, apathy, arrogance, and prejudice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loyalty, valor, unselfishness, and a sense of justice. 6. They watched, and then ..... out, furious and frustrated after losing the final match. A) Purged. B) Recounted. C) Stalked. D) Prevailed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stalked. 7. What is the didactic aim of the epic poem Beowulf? A) Exploration of tragic waste. B) Reflection on fate and destiny. C) Critique of heroic life. D) Celebration of heroic values. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Celebration of heroic values. 8. Beowulf originally dates back to? (ELAGSE11-12RL9; DOK2) A) The epic was written in 1918. B) Historians believe the epic was written around 1400 AD. C) Beowulf was written in 1803 by William Shakespeare. D) The best estimate is the 8th Century CE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The best estimate is the 8th Century CE. 9. Which quote best describes Grendel as an outcast? A) 'One night later, merciless Grendel struck again.'. B) 'Grendel ruled in defiance against right, one against all.'. C) 'He lurked and swooped in the long nights on the misty moors.'. D) 'He had dwelt for a time in misery among banished monsters.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 'He had dwelt for a time in misery among banished monsters.'. 10. Which adjectives BEST describe Beowulf's character? A) Arrogant and Reckless. B) Courageous yet Terrified. C) Narcissistic and Malevolent. D) Confident yet Powerful. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Confident yet Powerful. 11. What is the religion of the poet who wrote Beowulf? A) Jewish. B) Hellenic (worships Greek gods). C) Asatro (worships Norse gods). D) Christian. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Christian. 12. Grendel is a demon descended from ..... A) Cain. B) Odysseus. C) Bocephus. D) Abel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cain. 13. What does caesura mean? A) Stressed syllables. B) A pause. C) A metaphorical phrase. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A pause. 14. Say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice A) Murmur. B) Spoor. C) Impudent. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Murmur. 15. Pauses for breath in the middle of lines of poetry. A) Caesura. B) Kennings. C) Regular Rhythms. D) Punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Caesura. 16. What is the meaning of the word loathsome as it appears in the following excerpt?" ..... and running to his loathsome moor [land] with another such sickening meal waiting in his pouch." (lines 538-40) A) Swift or quick. B) Disgusting or repulsive. C) Appealing or attractive. D) Delaying or putting off. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Disgusting or repulsive. 17. Describe venomous. A) Spider Man Villain. B) Biting and stinging. C) Being able to fly. D) Having a soft texture. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biting and stinging. 18. What does loathesome mean? A) Exciting. B) Delightful. C) Debilitating. D) Disgusting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disgusting. 19. Epic poems are about ..... A) Dragons. B) Heroes. C) Chivalry. D) Adventure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Heroes. 20. To cave or fall in or give away. A) Respite. B) Entwine. C) Reparation. D) Collapse. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Collapse. 21. What building is the center of life in a Anglo-Saxon Christian community? A) Courthouse. B) Church. C) Mead hall. D) Townhall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Church. 22. Which two quotes from Beowulf contain kennings renaming the two main characters? With his own hands he had killed Heatholaf A) Theory. B) The traction g. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The traction g. 23. The Almighty drove Those demons out, and their exile was bitter, Shut away from men; they split In a thousand forms of evil-spirits And fiends, goblins, monsters, giants ..... A) Bread (n). B) Spoils (n). C) Cower. D) Relish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bread (n). 24. "Hrothgar's heart" is an example of what? A) Alliteration. B) Cesura. C) Theory. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alliteration. 25. What does Beowulf do at the end of chapter 9? A) He takes a nap. B) He jumped in the pool. C) He kisses Wealtheow. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He jumped in the pool. 26. In 1066, Britain was invaded and conquered by Norman-French forces under the leadership of ..... A) The Venerable Bede. B) Alfred the Great. C) King Arthur. D) William, Duke of Normandy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) William, Duke of Normandy. 27. What did Beowulf hang at the entrance to the hall? A) Grendel's Claw. B) Grendel's head. C) Grendel's body. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grendel's Claw. 28. Who comes to help the Beowulf during the battle? A) His brother. B) Wiglaf. C) Socrates. D) Hrothgar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wiglaf. 29. The poem says that to rid themselves of Grendel, the people sometimes went to pagan shrines and made offerings to idols. What does this most reveal about the people there? A) They are disgusted with the state of Heorot, so they need a quick fix. B) They are angry at Grendel, so they plot against him with idols. C) They are so desperate for relief that they are willing to try whatever might help. D) They are so weak that they decide to join the evil force that they could not beat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are so desperate for relief that they are willing to try whatever might help. 30. Pick the best synonym for the word infamous A) Notorious. B) Immature. C) Hypocrite. D) Hateful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Notorious. 31. What theme is supported with the following line?: "Now I mean to be a match for Grendal, /settle the outcome in single combat." A) Villain's never use weapons. B) Evil will always win. C) Heroes should give up on winning. D) A hero should win glory through acts of bravery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A hero should win glory through acts of bravery. 32. Two-word poetic renaming of people, places, and things A) Cutting. B) Kennings. C) Lyric. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kennings. 33. (adj) disgusting A) Loathsome. B) Blunt. C) Hoary. D) Massive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loathsome. 34. Which term means individual scene in graphic novel, often framed by a border? A) Panel. B) Angle. C) Lighting/color. D) Perspective. E) Palette. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Panel. 35. What do the Dane warriors do to avoid Grendel after the attacks start? A) Hide beneath their beds. B) Sail to new lands. C) Rest during the day. D) Sleep far from the hall. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sleep far from the hall. 36. Why does Beowulf want peace? A) He is lazy. B) He wants to raise horses. C) He wants to take care of his bees. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He wants to take care of his bees. 37. How many manuscripts of Beowulf have survived up to now? A) 1. B) 4. C) 2. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1. 38. Before Grendel's defeat, how long did he rule Heorot? A) 12 years. B) 121 days. C) 2 weeks. D) 12.4 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 12 years. 39. Possessing or displaying courage OR dependable A) Canny. B) Stalwart. C) Ordain. D) Kith. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stalwart. 40. Why does Beowulf say he will fight the dragon? A) He wants to get the treasure. B) He still wants fame after all these years. C) He wants to keep it as a pet. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He still wants fame after all these years. 41. He is the descendant of Cain who attacks Heorot Hall at night. A) Grendel. B) Unferth. C) Grendel's Mother. D) The Dragon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grendel. 42. Who/What was Herot? A) Mead hall. B) People from Sweden. C) Beowulf's sword. D) People from Denmark. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mead hall. 43. A sense of wyrd (pronounced weird) or fate hangs over the A) Characters. B) Entire poem. C) Plot. D) Setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Entire poem. 44. What is Grendel's motivation for attacking? A) His hatred for the noise and celebration in Herot. B) His jealousy towards Beowulf. C) His desire for power and control. D) His need for revenge against Hrothgar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) His hatred for the noise and celebration in Herot. 45. In what way does Beowulf's sword fail him during the fight with the dragon? A) Beowulf drops the sword and it stays out of his reach during the fight. B) It has a spell on it so that it can't hurt the dragon. C) It breaks apart when striking the dragon's scales. D) The dragon is able to melt the sword with its fiery breath. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It breaks apart when striking the dragon's scales. 46. How does Wiglaf speak to Beowulf's warriors? A) He guilts them, reminding them of their duty. B) He forgives them. C) He orders that they be executed. D) He banishes them from Geatland. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He guilts them, reminding them of their duty. 47. Which of the following best describes the settlement of Anglo-Saxons in England? A) A group of people who were isolated in their land. B) Spanish invaders from a community of unknown people. C) Germanic invaders from various tribes who set up in England. D) European settlers who were not able to spend time with family. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Germanic invaders from various tribes who set up in England. 48. Kingdoms are..... A) Small areas of land, ruled by one leader. B) Ruled by an absolute monarch, who makes all the decisions. C) Pieces of land, ruled by a king and queen. D) Tribal societies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pieces of land, ruled by a king and queen. 49. (n.) A dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation A) Mourn. B) Plight. C) Wail. D) Loathsome. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plight. 50. Select the group of words that accurately completes the following statement:Grendel's lair is described as ..... ; in ....., Herot is described as ..... A) Peaceful; comparison; chaotic. B) Solid; contrast; impermanent. C) Hellish; contrast; bright. D) Heavenly; comparison; hellish. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hellish; contrast; bright. 51. Grendal is portrayed in A) Christian terms. B) Pagan framework. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Christian terms. 52. A long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero A) Reparation. B) Sinew. C) Epic. D) Taut. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Epic. 53. Alliteration is when: A) A poem uses iambic pentameter. B) Words are spelled the same forwards as backwards. C) Poems rhyme at the end. D) Beginning of words in a line or sentence have a repeating sound. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Beginning of words in a line or sentence have a repeating sound. 54. Loathsome:disgusting, repulsive, detest A) Antonym. B) Synonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Synonym. 55. "Rampant" means: A) Having a common boundary or edge. B) Occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way. C) Intermittently stopping and starting. D) Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way. 56. What did Grendel's teachers say about Grendel? A) He was 'nice' and 'polite'. B) He was 'bad' and 'rude'. C) He was 'normal' and 'tidy'. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He was 'nice' and 'polite'. 57. And ran out with their bodies, The blood dripping behind him, back To his lair, delighted with his night's slaughter. A) Cower. B) Lament. C) Relish (v). D) Brood. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Relish (v). 58. Drag and drop to FILL IN THE BLANK:Many Americans felt deep (a) toward those who lost loved ones during the 9/11 attacks. A) Reparation (n). B) Lair (n). C) Forge (v). D) A Lament (n). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A Lament (n). 59. Which of the following would be an example of "kenning" ? A) Big belly burger. B) The big hill. C) River-road. D) Jumbo shrimp. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) River-road. 60. Beowulf is a noble from Sweden A) False. B) True. 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