This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 52 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 52 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Where is our story taking place? A) Greece. B) England. C) Denmark. D) France. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Denmark. 2. Choose a vocabulary word for the following definition:talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities A) Heir. B) Avenge. C) Renowned. D) Boast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Boast. 3. Beowulf defeats Grendel's mother by using a giant magical ..... which is an example of ..... A) Dagger/personification. B) Catapult/irony. C) Sword/irony. D) Bow and arrow/personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sword/irony. 4. Who helped Beowulf kill the dragon? A) Unferth. B) Wiglaf. C) Hyglac. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wiglaf. 5. The manager's ..... attitude towards his subordinates made the workplace tense. A) Infamous. B) Reproach. C) Imperious. D) Malice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imperious. 6. A pause, or break, near the middle of every line of poetry. A) Cesura. B) Theory. C) Alliteration. D) Elegy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cesura. 7. The criminal was permanently ( ) for attempting to overthrow the kingdom. A) Courteous. B) Avenged. C) Vexed. D) Exiled. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exiled. 8. An adjective or other descriptive phrase that is regularly used to characterize a person, place, or thing. A) Epic. B) Epithet. C) Cesura. D) Elegy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Epithet. 9. When Beowulf was composed, it was meant to be ..... A) Read aloud. B) Read at funerals. C) The greatest poem ever written!. D) Read in isolation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Read aloud. 10. Beowulf changes from the beginning to the end of the story by ..... A) Being motivated by granting wergild or reparations to those he killed. B) He finally understands what it means to be a leader. C) Purging the lands of all that is evil. D) He doesn't change at all. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He doesn't change at all. 11. A style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer. A) Dialogue. B) Voice. C) Diction. D) Satire. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diction. 12. In Anglo-Saxon/Viking society, what is the Comitatus? A) The concept of fate or personal destiny. B) The man who holds land granted by the king. C) Compensation paid by a person committing an offence to the injured party. D) The name for a particular kind of relationship that existed historically between kings and warriors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The name for a particular kind of relationship that existed historically between kings and warriors. 13. How does Diazeugma enhance the epic nature? A) Diazeugma is a rhetorical device. B) It adds emphasis and power to Beowulf's storytelling, creates a sense of grandeur larger than life imagery in the poem. C) The use of diazeugma creates a sense of Humour. D) It enhance the language but does not affect the peom's nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It adds emphasis and power to Beowulf's storytelling, creates a sense of grandeur larger than life imagery in the poem. 14. Poets and performers in Anglo-Saxon culture. A) Scopes. B) Stock epithets. C) Epic. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scopes. 15. How does the theme of heroism contribute to the plot of Beowulf? A) The theme of heroism is not important in Beowulf. B) Heroism creates unnecessary conflicts and obstacles in the story. C) Heroism has no impact on the plot of Beowulf. D) Heroism drives the actions of the characters and influences their relationships. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Heroism drives the actions of the characters and influences their relationships. 16. Beowulf was memorized and shared aloud to an audience. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. How does Beowulf and his men travel to help the Danes fight Grendel? A) By boat. B) By foot. C) By horse. D) By carriage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By boat. 18. Cringing in fear A) Cowering. B) Loathsome. C) Fetter. D) Writhing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cowering. 19. Once conquered, Albion became what is now known as? A) Finland. B) Norway. C) France. D) England. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) England. 20. (adj) having gray or white hair; aged: A) Blunt. B) Hoary. C) Massive. D) Loathsome. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hoary. 21. Anglo-Saxon culture relied heavily on one's ..... to the king. A) Payments. B) Loyalty. C) Religion. D) Admiration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Loyalty. 22. Why does Beowulf proclaim he will go to help Hrothgar? A) His mother begins to mourn. B) The omens are good. C) His elders oppose his plan. D) His father forbids him to go. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The omens are good. 23. Which of the following characteristics DOES NOT show that Beowulf is an epic hero? A) He brags a lot. B) He is strong. C) He is handsome. D) He is loyal and generous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He is handsome. 24. A natural pause or break in a line of poetry, usually near the middle of the line. A) Sought. B) Comrades. C) Groped. D) Cutting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cutting. 25. How did Grendel feel when he first clashed with Beowulf? A) Hungry. B) Happy. C) Concerned. D) Proud. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concerned. 26. What was built by King Hrothgar and his men and is used for celebrating, sleeping and meeting? A) A funeral pyre. B) A ship. C) A mead hall. D) A tower that can be seen by sailors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A mead hall. 27. An ..... is a heroic act or notable deed. A) Sentry. B) Exploit. C) Gumption. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exploit. 28. Dynamic Character A) Varied or contradictory traits. B) Stays the same from beginning to end. C) Develops or changes throughout the story. D) Stereotype. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Develops or changes throughout the story. 29. Beowulf mentioned that he would fight against Grendel ..... A) Using just a sword. B) Using magic. C) Using his dragon. D) Using any weapons. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Using any weapons. 30. How did the Firedrake die? A) Beowulf's sword. B) Fell in the Fen. C) Stung by a queen bee from the inside of its stomach. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stung by a queen bee from the inside of its stomach. 31. What is the name of the monster that Beowulf fights in the first battle? A) Distorted. B) Grendel's mother. C) Hrothgar. D) Grendel. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grendel. 32. The opposite of stalwart is: A) Distasteful. B) Unfortunate. C) Unreliable. D) Disagreeable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unreliable. 33. "Greedy and grim, he grabbed thirty men" is an example of ..... A) Alliteration. B) Theory. C) Lyric poem. D) Cesura. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alliteration. 34. Why wouldn't Grendel sit in Hrothgar's throne? A) It was protected by God. B) He couldn't reach it. C) It was built by giants. D) It was guarded. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It was protected by God. 35. What was the main means of transmission of these stories? A) Through short stories. B) Through written stories. C) Through orality. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Through orality. 36. Which term is NOT a synonym for ABODE? A) School. B) Residence. C) Home. D) Crib. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) School. 37. Anglo-Saxon life was dominated by- A) Devotion to monastic principles and beliefs. B) Industry and dedication to a strict work ethic. C) A new emphasis on education and the arts. D) Close allegiances between leaders and their followers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Close allegiances between leaders and their followers. 38. Just as Grendal and Grendal's mother die, so does ..... ? A) The king's rule. B) Paganism. C) Religion. D) Christianity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paganism. 39. Anglo Saxons (Britons) A) Danes. B) Geats. C) Dems. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Geats. 40. The fire department used their hoses to ..... the flames devouring the house A) Quench. B) Loathsome. C) Writhe. D) Relish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Quench. 41. Which theme fits best?-King Hrothgar gives feasts in Herot A) Reputation. B) Generosity. C) Hospitality. D) Loyalty. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hospitality. 42. Which theme fits best?-Beowulf brings Grendel's head to King Hrothgar A) Reputation. B) Generosity. C) Loyalty. D) Envy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reputation. 43. Fill in the blank:The old man ..... over the loss of his beloved dog, unable to find any comfort. A) Gorges. B) Laments. C) Purges. D) Relished. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Laments. 44. Destroys monsters and gains fame A) Hrothgar. B) Higlac. C) Beowulf. D) Higlac. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beowulf. 45. Grendels's mother kills ..... A) Aescher. B) Hrothgar. C) Beowulf. D) No one. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hrothgar. 46. Using what you read + what you know to make an educated guess A) Comprehension. B) Inference. C) Predisposition. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inference. 47. Why does the author have Beowulf NOT use weapons? A) A spell saves Grendel from death by weapon. B) It enhances Beowulf's hero status. C) Both A and B. D) He is allergic to the metal used. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both A and B. 48. What is the repetition of similar vowel sounds within successive words called? A) Consonance. B) Alliteration. C) Assonance. D) Theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assonance. 49. How will Beowulf fight the monster? A) With his magic sword. B) With his magic talisman. C) With sword and shield. D) Bare-handed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bare-handed. 50. Ignoring/changing facts, rules of spelling or grammar in the name of art is A) Artistic license. B) Narrative license. C) Poetic license. D) All of the other answers are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the other answers are correct. 51. Both the mother and Grendel A) Are protected by magic. B) Die in the lair. C) Follow Beowulf to Sweden. D) Are killed in Beowulf's bare hands. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Are protected by magic. 52. Which of these lists the characters who felt fear and paranoia within "Beowulf" ? A) Hrothgar, Grendel, The Danes. B) Wiglaf, The Danes, Ecgtheow. C) Grendel, Grendel's Mother, Wiglaf. D) Hrothgar, Beowulf, Ecgtheow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hrothgar, Grendel, The Danes. 53. Choose the best alliteration definition: A) The repetition of vowel sounds in close proximity. B) The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words. C) The repetition of consonant sounds in unstressed syllables. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words. 54. Who was the learned monk in the 8th century who wrote about the history of England? A) Mead. B) Beowulf. C) Bede. D) Tupac. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bede. 55. Beowulf must battle Grendel with his bare hands because- A) Beowulf wishes to prove the superiority of the Geats over the Danes. B) Beowulf wishes to prove his bravery. C) Grendel had magically made all weapons useless against him. D) He Geats traditionally did battle with their bare hands. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Grendel had magically made all weapons useless against him. 56. What is the purpose of Beowulf's arrival? A) To steal treasure from the Danes. B) To establish a new kingdom in Denmark. C) To help the Danes defeat Grendel. D) To marry a Danish princess. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To help the Danes defeat Grendel. 57. Why do the nine warlords believe that the King's bodyguard were killed? A) They had become cowards upon seeing the enemy. B) They had fallen asleep at their post. C) They thought the monster was right and tried to join it. D) They decided that they were not being paid enough and tried to leave. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They had fallen asleep at their post. 58. Which character is known for their physical strength? A) King Arthur. B) Bilbo Baggins. C) Sir Gawain. D) Beowulf. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Beowulf. 59. Who killed Hrothgar's best friend? A) Unferth. B) Grendel. C) Grendel's mother. D) Ashes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unferth. 60. What is the definition of anathema? A) The act of making amends after a mistake, usually by paying money. B) A person or thing detested or loathed. C) A conference, negotiation, verb-to hold a summit for negotiations. D) An abandoned infant who is discovered and cared for by others. 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