Beowulf Quiz 45 (60 MCQs)

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1. Who is the one warrior who helps Beowulf fight the dragon?
2. Relative social or professional standing
3. Shepherd of evil, guardian of crime, ring giver
4. Beowulf fits which definition of a hero?
5. Why does Unferth want revenge?
6. At the very top of APA papers is required a .....
7. Completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
8. Christianity and Buddaism are two religions that influence Anglo-Saxon literature.
9. When the Romans left England in 410, what influences did they leave behind?
10. The great hall of the Danes
11. In defeating Grendel, Beowulf becomes a true hero. Thus, Grendel
12. Before Beowulf arrives, the survivors of Grendel's attacks are those who
13. How does Grendel's Mother die?
14. How does Beowulf eventually kill Grendel's mother?
15. The monster's arm was ..... after Beowulf ripped it off.
16. Beowulf is the oldest European text written in .....
17. Beowulf's last words were about following the heroes who came before him.
18. Hrothgar is the only warrior to help Beowulf in his battle against the dragon.
19. What kind of powers are attributed to Beowulf in the poem?
20. An antonym of fiend is
21. Grendel is said to be the descendant of this man.
22. They type of imagery that appeals to one's sense of smell is
23. Laments means to:
24. "Proffer" means to:
25. Beowulf was written around 1000 CE.
26. What is the name of Hrothgar's father? (104)
27. Definition = a man who held land granted by the king or by a military nobleman, raising their societal rank; an Anglo-Saxon soldier who serves the king
28. Thousands of unique animal species ( ) in the Amazon Rainforest.
29. How does Grendel respond to the realization that Beowulf will challenge his fighting skills?
30. Look to my example:"Carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders" is a (a) allusion.
31. The central figure in a long narrative that reflects the values and ideals of a particular society.
32. How many warriors does Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?
33. Pagan is a religion based in
34. "Beowulf looked about him as he marched, taking everything in, tall cliffs and deep valleys, each tumbling stream and pebble winking brightly in the sun."
35. Who is best known for his infamous acts?
36. Run or move swiftly
37. The song of deeds is a species of the genre.....
38. The root word "ser" means .....
39. Why did Beowulf lose the swimming match to Breca?
40. How does the battle end?
41. The warrior is also called a .....
42. ..... and destiny mean that our path has been chosen for us.
43. Beowulf was written between what years?
44. Choose the vocab word for the following definition:a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
45. Why had Beowulf previously refused to rule Geatland when he had a chance (ch. 33)?
46. What qualities make Beowulf an epic hero?
47. Beowulf swam down to Grendel's ..... to battle with Grendel's mother.
48. Which word is often used to refer to a flag?
49. What is Grendel's lineage?
50. After defeating Grendel's mother, what does Beowulf bring to the surface as a trophy?
51. The story of Beowulf was inspired by which historical people?
52. What was the only thing that Grendel couldn't touch in Herot?
53. Disgusting; detestable
54. Definition:giving an official instruction or command?
55. What is the meaning of plummet?
56. What prevents Beowulf's men from helping Beowulf in his battle with Grendel?
57. In the Anglo Saxon world, a thane was the equivalent of a latter day .....
58. What does the word "aghast" mean?
59. Beowulf knows that he had "unwound his string of days on earth" is evidence that
60. Who is the king of the Danes in Southern Denmark?