This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 68 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 68 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the name of the mead hall where the men gather after fighting? A) Herrod. B) Headfine. C) Distorted. D) Higlac. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Distorted. 2. What is the term for the belief that one's destiny is determined at birth? A) Wyrd. B) Cutting. C) Theory. D) Man price. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wyrd. 3. Wiglaf was disappointed with the people because A) They were not able to defeat the dragon. B) They did not come to the battle prepared. C) They left Beowulf to die alone. D) They deserted Wiglaf and Beowulf when they needed them the most. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They deserted Wiglaf and Beowulf when they needed them the most. 4. Which of the following best demonstrates the Anglo-Saxon concept of wyrd and how it shapes the events of the poem? A) "And then he who'd endured dozens of desperate/Battles, who'd stood boldly while swords and shields/Clashed, the best of kings " (lines 637-39). B) "Her visit ended their good fortune, reversed/The bright vane of their luck." (lines 399-400). C) "They wrestled, she ripped/And tore and clawed at him, bit holes in his helmet, /And that too failed him " (lines 481-83). D) "But fate, that night, intended/Grendel to gnaw the broken bones/Of his last human supper." (lines 258-59). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "But fate, that night, intended/Grendel to gnaw the broken bones/Of his last human supper." (lines 258-59). 5. What is the symbolism behind the violence Grendel's mother imposes on Aeschere, the king's advisor? A) The head symbolizes wisdom. B) She symbolizes evil consuming an average man. C) The arm symbolizes strength. D) By taking his advisor, she steals his right hand. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The head symbolizes wisdom. 6. The Danish King is A) Higlac. B) Beowulf. C) Half-day. D) Hrothgar. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hrothgar. 7. What group of people does King Hrothgar rule? A) The Norse. B) The Danes. C) The Swedens. D) The Geats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Danes. 8. Who is more humble:Beowulf or Gawain? A) Beowulf. B) Gawain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gawain. 9. The main conflict or problem of Beowulf is because Grendel's Mother attacks the Hrothgar's hall nightly looking for people to eat. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 10. The Anglo-Saxons were originally ..... who believed in many gods and supernatural elements such as lucky charms, gems, and potions. A) Catholics. B) Pagans. C) Christians. D) Atheists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pagans. 11. A 2-word phrase to represent something (ie-wave traveler=boat) A) Alliteration. B) Rhythm. C) Cesura. D) Kennings. E) Imagery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kennings. 12. How does Beowulf plan on setting up the battle with Grendel? A) He plans surprise attacking Grendel at his cave. B) He plans on doing nothing. C) He plans on having his men fight Grendel alone. D) He plans on waiting for Grendel at night with his men in the Herot. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He plans on waiting for Grendel at night with his men in the Herot. 13. Which of the following is not a character archetype? A) The Lover. B) The Widow. C) The Outlaw. D) The Hero. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Widow. 14. What is the last stage of the hero's journey called? A) The return. B) The resolution. C) The end. D) The finale. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The return. 15. In the opening lines of Beowulf, how is the sea described? A) As Poseidon's Hall. B) As whale-roads. C) As fluid salt. D) As water carverns. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As whale-roads. 16. What is the antonym of "loathsome" ? A) Pleasant. B) Hateful. C) Annoying. D) Attractive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pleasant. 17. Who decided to battle the dragon? A) Hrothgar. B) Wiglaf. C) Beowulf. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beowulf. 18. What does the name 'Beowulf' mean? A) Dragon. B) Monster. C) War Wolf. D) Warrior. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) War Wolf. 19. Which of the following is NOT a personality trait that describes Beowulf? A) Loyal. B) Brave. C) Honorable. D) Lazy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lazy. 20. Station 6:The main idea in the "Dragon Diversity" article is ..... A) English-centric stories are the root of all literature. B) Dragons are real and in stories all over the world. C) All cultures have important stories in their civilization timeline. D) All cultures have stories, but English ones are the most important. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All cultures have important stories in their civilization timeline. 21. Ambition:desire, objective, aspiration A) Synonym. B) Antonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Synonym. 22. Wail:wimper, praise, approve A) Synonym. B) Antonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Antonym. 23. A structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite A) Cave. B) Pyre. C) Marsh. D) Barrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pyre. 24. Which is not a trait of an epic hero? A) Doesn't want glory. B) Embodies Anglo-Saxon ideals. C) Saves his people from harm. D) Great feats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Doesn't want glory. 25. Support or strengthen A) Disconsolate. B) Surge. C) Baleful. D) Bolster. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bolster. 26. What means; clever; shrewd A) Glut. B) Canny. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Canny. 27. What important building was torched and destroyed by the dragon? A) Hrothgar's mead hall. B) Beowulf's mead hall. C) Beowulf's family home. D) Wiglaf's home. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Beowulf's mead hall. 28. When talking about himself, Beowulf is mostly proud about his A) Bravery. B) Humbleness. C) 50 years as a king. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bravery. 29. Which of the following is not a feature of Anglo-Saxon culture? A) Warfare and code of honor. B) Time spent in the Mead Hall. C) Value of literature. D) Peaceful democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Peaceful democracy. 30. Why does Grendel terrorize Hrothgar's men at Heorot? A) He avenged the death of his mother who was killed by Aeschere. B) He believed Hrothgar was his father and had ignored him. C) He wanted to be a loyal thane to Hrothgar, but they wouldn't let him. D) He was jealous because he was cursed, but they were blessed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He was jealous because he was cursed, but they were blessed. 31. Beowulf names Wiglaf as his successor to the throne. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 32. Discuss the theme of loyalty in Beowulf. A) The theme of loyalty is not explored in Beowulf. B) Loyalty is only a minor theme in Beowulf. C) Beowulf is primarily focused on the theme of betrayal. D) The theme of loyalty is prominent throughout Beowulf. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The theme of loyalty is prominent throughout Beowulf. 33. The structure of a sentence A) Scabbard. B) Stalk. C) Syntax. D) Quench. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Syntax. 34. The setting of an epic is ..... A) Small. Confined to one country. B) Small. Confined to one state. C) Vast. Covers many nations. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vast. Covers many nations. 35. After Beowulf's death the community fears attacks from neighboring nations. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 36. "the fire-spitting terror" (line 790) "the gray-bearded lord of the Geats" (line 792) How does the poet's word choice in the above excerpts impact the mood of this scene? A) It creates a cheerful mood by emphasizing how many treasures Beowulf has gained as a result of defeating the dragon. B) It creates a frightening mood by highlighting how much more powerful the dragon is in comparison to Beowulf's earlier enemies. C) It creates a sad mood by emphasizing how weak and helpless Beowulf has become even though he is still willing to fight. D) It creates a comical mood by illustrating how ridiculous it is for Beowulf, now an old man, to fight the dragon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It creates a sad mood by emphasizing how weak and helpless Beowulf has become even though he is still willing to fight. 37. His ..... position as CEO came with great responsibility and high expectations. A) Infamous. B) Fettered. C) Solace. D) Exalted. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exalted. 38. In an ad for baby clothing, the copy reads:Our night clothes are made with care. They will cradle your baby in softness for a long night of rest. The word "cradle" is most likely used because of A) Its denotation. B) Its connotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Its connotation. 39. What did Beowulf want Wiglaf to be after he died? A) Prince of Arabia. B) King of the Danes. C) King of the Romans. D) King of the Geats. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) King of the Geats. 40. Drag and drop to FILL IN THE BLANK:Beowulf had no chance getting past the (a) without getting questioned. A) A Sentinels (n). B) Prow (n). C) Mail-shirt (n). D) Purge (v). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A Sentinels (n). 41. His people revert to paganism A) Beowulf. B) Hrothgar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hrothgar. 42. Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen A) Culprit. B) Fiend. C) Sinister. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sinister. 43. Select the correct term for the following definition:something done or paid in compensation of a wrong A) Solace. B) Malice. C) Exalted. D) Reparation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reparation. 44. How long does Grendel cause a problem for the Danes? A) 20 years. B) 12 years. C) 5 years. D) A decade. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 12 years. 45. What does Beowulf bring to prove Grendel is dead? A) Grendel's head. B) Just the sword. C) Grendel's arm. D) The Swamp Hag's head. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grendel's head. 46. The Anglo-Saxon period ranges from A) 10449-1066. B) 4949-1066. C) 449-1066. D) 1066-1449. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 449-1066. 47. Which term fits in this sentence:Before you enter Mr. Whitman's ....., he insists you remove your shoes so you will not stain his carpets. A) Mandate. B) Heir. C) Boast. D) Abode. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Abode. 48. What does Grendel's solitary nature signify? A) His desire for peace. B) His alienation and difference from the world of men. C) His fear of the warriors. D) His preference for nocturnal activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) His alienation and difference from the world of men. 49. Grendel seized the next available body but was suddenly stopped when Beowulf tightly grasped his claws. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 50. When you use a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning A) Alliteration. B) Cutting. C) Figurative language. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Figurative language. 51. Who invaded the native Celts in Britain first? A) Egyptians. B) Geeks. C) Trojans. D) Romans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Romans. 52. Person who compromises their integrity to make some money A) Hack. B) Infamous. C) Hoary. D) Utter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hack. 53. In what state does Wiglaf find Beowulf? A) Violently dying. B) Desperately defending himself. C) Peacefully sleeping. D) Viciously attacking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Violently dying. 54. (n) A passionate expression of grief or sorrow(v) to mourn (a person's loss or death) A) Wail. B) Affliction. C) Lament. D) Mourn. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lament. 55. This character is Queen of the Danes. She gives Beowulf a gift of a golden torque (collar/breastplate) as a symbol of the bond between her people and Beowulf. A) Wealtheow. B) Hygd. C) Beow. D) Queen Modthryth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wealtheow. 56. Ordain means to: A) Expel. B) Schedule. C) Appall. D) Order. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Order. 57. What is the significance of the battle between Beowulf and Grendel's mother? A) The battle has no significance and is merely a random event in the story. B) The battle represents Beowulf's triumph over evil and his ability to protect his people. C) The battle symbolizes Beowulf's defeat and failure to protect his people. D) The battle represents Beowulf's cowardice and lack of bravery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The battle represents Beowulf's triumph over evil and his ability to protect his people. 58. What did a hero most desire? A) To prove himself worthy of a wife. B) To become the next in line to be king. C) To become a skillful warrior and win several battles. D) To gain fame, honour, glory and reputation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To gain fame, honour, glory and reputation. 59. Why does the epic hero always go on the quest? A) For money and fame. B) Because it is his/her fate. C) To prove heroism and win honor. D) Because it is her/his destiny. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To prove heroism and win honor. 60. To become limp, drop A) Murk. B) Bolster. C) Treacherous. D) Wilt. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wilt. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGenres QuizzesEnglish Literature QuizzesBeowulf Quiz 1Beowulf Quiz 2Beowulf Quiz 3Beowulf Quiz 4Beowulf Quiz 5Beowulf Quiz 6Beowulf Quiz 7Beowulf Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books