Beowulf Quiz 131 (20 MCQs)

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1. Who was Grendel a descendent of?

Correct Answer: B) Cain.

2. Which of the following could be considered a dynamic character from the story?

Correct Answer: B) Unferth.

3. Grendel had been terrorizing Hrothgar's people for twelve years.

Correct Answer: A) True.

4. Does Beowulf die at the end of 22?

Correct Answer: B) No.

5. A specialized metaphor made of compound words which was a major part o Anglo-Saxon literature is a(n)

Correct Answer: C) Theory.

6. Indirect Characterization

Correct Answer: B) The way the author reveals a character's traits.

7. A Dane

Correct Answer: A) Hrothgar.

8. Beowulf marks the beginning of English literature.

Correct Answer: A) True.

9. Which of the following is a characteristic of the human condition?

Correct Answer: C) Conflict.

10. Scattered pieces of waste or remains. litter, waste, rubbish, refuse

Correct Answer: D) Debris.

11. Rhythmic breaks in the middle of lines; reciter can pause for a breath

Correct Answer: B) Caesura.

12. To strive for superiority; compete

Correct Answer: B) Vied.

13. Rafters

Correct Answer: B) Horizontal beams that hold up a roof.

14. Beowulf became a king after King Hygelac was killed in a battle.

Correct Answer: B) False.

15. What was Beowulf originally written as anonymously before it became a book?

Correct Answer: B) A poem.

16. Disgusting

Correct Answer: D) Loathsome.

17. Select the correct term for the following definition:of high moral or intellectual value

Correct Answer: D) Exalted.

18. Feeling of hopelessness; sadness, misery

Correct Answer: A) Despair.

19. Hrunting has never failed in battle when Hrothgar gives it to Beowulf.

Correct Answer: A) True.

20. What does Unferth lend Beowulf?

Correct Answer: A) An ancient sword, Hrunting.