Beowulf Quiz 66 (60 MCQs)

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1. The competition for highest GPA had ..... quite a rivalry between the two students.
2. Explain the theme of good vs. evil in Beowulf.
3. Which of the following list the chronological order of language influences which make up what we now know of as English?
4. In their desperation to escape Grendel's wrath, what do the counselors do?
5. How many Danes does Grendel slaughter that FIRST NIGHT?
6. What did Wiglaf say to the men who did not help Beowulf?
7. Beowulf takes over the throne after Hrothgar dies.
8. The monster attacks the mead hall and kills many men. His ruthless dominance lasts ..... years.
9. " ..... but somehowsurvived the onslaught and kept standing:it was handsomely structured, a sturdy framebraced with the best of blacksmith's work"This is an example of:
10. After sitting in the airport for nine hours, I was ..... when I learned my flight would be delayed another six hours.
11. The name of the English poet who created Beowulf is
12. I always ..... the sight of the leaves turning in the fall. It's my favorite time of year!
13. Adherence to what is right or a standard of conduct
14. Who invaded and defeated the Anglo-Saxons in 1066AD?
15. Would you be ....., or shocked, to find out that your friends believe in ghosts?
16. The opposite of assailable is:
17. An Epic Hero has a weakness.
18. Who dies in the end?
19. What happens when the dragon emerges?
20. How does the final battle end?
21. Which of the following is a ANTONYM for valor
22. Which subtopics are covered in the prologue of Beowulf?
23. How does the theme of heroism relate to Beowulf's character development in thispassage?
24. What do you call a payment to compensate for injury or death?
25. What is Grendel's mother's motivation for going to Herot?
26. Who is the Norse goddess of the Underworld?
27. Why are there Christian influences in Beowulf?
28. Danish warrior who challenges Beowulf's ability.
29. What kills Beowulf?
30. A gnarled old woman, hair wound Tight and gray on her head .....
31. In the sentence "but the bold one found that the battle-flasher would bite no longer, nor harm her life, " battle-flasher is a kenning for .....
32. A hideous monster
33. Whom does Grendel's mother abduct and decapitate?
34. Why do people leave the treasure in the mountain alone?
35. True/False ..... Many Anglo Saxons were illiterate
36. Select the correct term for the following definition:express criticism towards
37. How was the Beowulf story originally passed
38. According to Anglo-Saxon beliefs, the relationship of a warrior and his lord must follow this particular code.
39. What is the name of the place fallen warriors go after death?
40. What does Beowulf hang as a trophy following the battle with Grendel?
41. Brief and to the point
42. The rock climber was full of gumption.In this sentence, gumption means .....
43. If someone is "writhing" in pain, what are they doing?
44. This is the monster that Beowulf kills bare handed by ripping off their arm.
45. The ..... kitten would not come out from under the bed.
46. Who is the person most likely to have written it down?
47. What does Hrothgar call his Hall?
48. Who Said it: "Fighting that monster is like fighting the sea" ?
49. Compound words to describe and replace a noun
50. How does the mead hall, Herot, symbolize in the narrative?
51. A golden shield hung from the ..... of the ship.
52. Anglo-Saxons always followed a Christian belief system
53. Repetition of sounds at the beginning of words that are in close proximity to one another
54. Questions Beowulf's heroic deeds; Danish warrior
55. Which group made up the upper class?
56. Anglo-Saxons liked to brag and boast.
57. Hrothgar's warning to Beowulf after he defeats Grendel's mother .....
58. "Conceived of a pair of monsters born of Cain" is an example of?
59. What is the importance of the dragon in Beowulf?
60. God or goddess of wisdom, also known as the "All Father."