Beowulf Quiz 48 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which theme fits best?-Hrothgar asks Beowulf to fight Grendel
2. These two groups of tribes made up the invaders of Rome.
3. Those ..... over at West have no respect for how hard we have worked!
4. Which subtopic of Beowulf explores the concept of heroism?
5. A popular story passed down from generation to generation and originally based on an actual person or historical fact
6. What was the monster's name?
7. Why is Grendel such a formidable opponent?
8. Which theme does this quote most represent: "Beowulf rode a white horse into the swamp"
9. A painful swelling on the skin that is filled with pus
10. To ..... is to officially give up or turn away from.
11. To rid of sin or guilt; to purify
12. Quick and wise in understanding and judging
13. Kenny Kane tried to ..... Max from his room.
14. Why would the British be interested in Beowulf's story?
15. What is a fast-moving stream of water called?
16. All of these are the antagonist in the story of Beowulf EXCEPT:
17. Where did the Battle between Grendel and Beowulf take place?
18. Beowulf is an example of literary works called .....
19. Beowulf's last victim:
20. Grendel killed sea monsters and giants before he came to defend Herot.
21. Sharp disapproval or criticism
22. What happens to Beowulf after he kills the dragon?
23. Today, the use of the term "Dark Ages" to describe the Anglo-Saxon period is considered .....
24. What was the curse that was put on the Dragon?
25. Where does the action in Beowulf take place?
26. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
27. Which of the following options is NOT a synonym for exalted?
28. All are kennings that refer to Grendel except:
29. In Beowulf, what qualities define a hero?
30. To express by speaking
31. The most important reason for Hrothgar to build Heorot was the fact that
32. A synonym of loathsome is
33. Which Anglo-Saxon values does Beowulf represent?
34. The language of the Anglo-Saxons was
35. What's the order of the three battles?
36. To what/whom does Beowulf attribute his victory?
37. "The iron sang its fierce song" is an example of what?
38. Beowulf is a hero of the
39. The struggle against opposing characters or forces is called
40. "Before him huge flames were leaping, and horrid shadows dancing in the firelight" is an example of what literary device?
41. The King of Danes:
42. Cloths in which dead bodies are wrapped
43. To brag; speak with excessive pride
44. The poor man ( ) his misfortune, having lost everything in a fire.
45. Drag and drop to FILL IN THE BLANK:In order to find the great dragon's secret, we needed to sneak into its (a)
46. Which word means to cast a spell over; to enchant with magic
47. Beowulf ordered a special tool to help him defeat the dragon. What was it? (The Dragon Attacks)
48. It attempts to describe what happens in the reader's mind while interpreting the text. It critics believe that no text provides self-contained meaning and readers have different ideas/meanings about the text.
49. Dependable and loyal
50. Beowulf's tone when speaking with Hrothgar after defeating Grendel's mother can be characterized as:
51. How long does Beowulf rule as King of the Geats?
52. (n.) A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger(v.) To give a cry of pain, grief, or anger
53. What did Beowulf's men do when they saw their king was in danger?
54. What word means:bound or held tightly
55. Which theme best captures Beowulf?
56. What happens to the treasure from the dragon?
57. True or False:It is believed that "Beowulf" was revised and written into a manuscript by a Christian Monk.
58. Wiglaf helped Beowulf because he remembered how he helped his family long ago.
59. What were Celtic priests called
60. Where does she live?