This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Beowulf – Quiz 110 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 110 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Drag and drop to FILL IN THE BLANK:When the (a) couple entered the room, everyone stood and clapped to show their respect. A) A Majestic (adj). B) Sentinel (n). C) Shroud (n). D) Purge (v). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A Majestic (adj). 2. Leave or give, especially by will after one's death A) Bequeath. B) Respite. C) Felicity. D) Bane. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bequeath. 3. TRUE or FALSE:The setting of an epic is very limited. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) I don't know. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 4. An epic poem is ..... A) A poem about a hero. B) A poem that is long. C) A long poem that is about a hero, often written in heightened language. D) A poem that is super cool. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A long poem that is about a hero, often written in heightened language. 5. Cry of sorrow A) Cowering. B) Writhing. C) Lament. D) Livid. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lament. 6. The prefix "inter" means ..... A) Road. B) Cross. C) Between. D) Across. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Between. 7. Define affliction A) Something that makes you happy. B) Something that causes suffering or pain. C) To be associated with. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Something that causes suffering or pain. 8. Give the meaning:unslaked A) Angry; distraught. B) Careless. C) Not quenched; not satisfied. D) Unavailable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not quenched; not satisfied. 9. Old epics were often sung with the accompaniment of a harp. Strong rhythm is a prominent feature. In Beowulf, the lines have four stresses, which are often divided by a pause, or a ..... A) Alliteration. B) Consonant. C) Cutting. D) Theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cutting. 10. After Beowulf's death, who became the sucessor to the throne? A) ASHES. B) UNFERTH. C) UNFERTH. D) WIGLAF. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) WIGLAF. 11. After their loss last week, the team was more ..... than ever to win the upcoming game. A) Resolute. B) Infallible. C) Lavish. D) Complacent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Resolute. 12. A traditional story dealing with gods or supernatural gods or supernatural beings. A) People talk. B) Myth. C) Legend. D) Parable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Myth. 13. Is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words A) Allusion. B) Hyperbole. C) Imagery. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alliteration. 14. What motivates Beowulf to help King Hrothgar against the continuous attacks of Grendel? A) He wants to be the king of Danes. B) He wants to return the favour, done by King Horthgar, for his father. C) He seeks glory and attention. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He wants to return the favour, done by King Horthgar, for his father. 15. How does the theme of heroism relate to Beowulf's decision to fight Grendelunarmed? A) Beowulf's decision is seen as a heroic act of bravery. B) Beowulf's decision is viewed as a cowardly choice. C) Beowulf's decision is unrelated to the theme of heroism. D) Beowulf's decision contradicts the theme of heroism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Beowulf's decision is seen as a heroic act of bravery. 16. The strong earthquake ..... several towns. A) Boasted. B) Exiled. C) Mandated. D) Ravaged. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ravaged. 17. Why does Unferth think that Grendel is beautiful? A) He likes the sounds Grendel makes. B) He likes snakes. C) He loves darkness (evil). D) He enjoyed chaos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He loves darkness (evil). 18. Which theme fits best?-Beowulf boasts that he has killed giants A) Reputation. B) Loyalty. C) Hospitality. D) Envy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reputation. 19. Something that causes suffering or great pain. A) Epic Poem. B) Shroud. C) Affliction. D) Sinew. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Affliction. 20. Match the definition with the word:Sign post that stops the forward motion of the plot to give insight on a character, setting, and theme A) Big Question. B) Memory Moment. C) Aha Moment. D) Again & Again. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memory Moment. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesBeowulf Quiz 1Beowulf Quiz 2Beowulf Quiz 3Beowulf Quiz 4Beowulf Quiz 5Beowulf Quiz 6Beowulf Quiz 7Beowulf Quiz 8Beowulf Quiz 9Beowulf Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books