This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Beowulf – Quiz 141 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 141 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A sense of wyrd (pronounced weird) or fate hangs over the A) Entire poem. B) Setting. C) Characters. D) Plot. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Entire poem. 2. What is Grendel's motivation for attacking? A) His hatred for the noise and celebration in Herot. B) His jealousy towards Beowulf. C) His desire for power and control. D) His need for revenge against Hrothgar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) His hatred for the noise and celebration in Herot. 3. In what way does Beowulf's sword fail him during the fight with the dragon? A) Beowulf drops the sword and it stays out of his reach during the fight. B) It has a spell on it so that it can't hurt the dragon. C) It breaks apart when striking the dragon's scales. D) The dragon is able to melt the sword with its fiery breath. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It breaks apart when striking the dragon's scales. 4. How does Wiglaf speak to Beowulf's warriors? A) He guilts them, reminding them of their duty. B) He forgives them. C) He orders that they be executed. D) He banishes them from Geatland. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He guilts them, reminding them of their duty. 5. Which of the following best describes the settlement of Anglo-Saxons in England? A) A group of people who were isolated in their land. B) Spanish invaders from a community of unknown people. C) Germanic invaders from various tribes who set up in England. D) European settlers who were not able to spend time with family. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Germanic invaders from various tribes who set up in England. 6. Kingdoms are..... A) Small areas of land, ruled by one leader. B) Ruled by an absolute monarch, who makes all the decisions. C) Pieces of land, ruled by a king and queen. D) Tribal societies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pieces of land, ruled by a king and queen. 7. (n.) A dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation A) Plight. B) Wail. C) Loathsome. D) Mourn. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plight. 8. Select the group of words that accurately completes the following statement:Grendel's lair is described as ..... ; in ....., Herot is described as ..... A) Solid; contrast; impermanent. B) Heavenly; comparison; hellish. C) Peaceful; comparison; chaotic. D) Hellish; contrast; bright. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hellish; contrast; bright. 9. Fate or destiny A) Wyrd. B) In media res. C) Scop. D) Company. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wyrd. 10. Grendal is portrayed in A) Pagan framework. B) Christian terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Christian terms. 11. Conflict A) A refuge or place for hiding. B) Struggle between opposing forces (external and internal). C) Horrifying and repellent in appearance or aspect. D) An Old English bard or poet; important to Anglo-Saxon society because they helped to preserve their history. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Struggle between opposing forces (external and internal). 12. A long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero A) Sinew. B) Reparation. C) Taut. D) Epic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Epic. 13. Alliteration is when: A) Words are spelled the same forwards as backwards. B) Poems rhyme at the end. C) Beginning of words in a line or sentence have a repeating sound. D) A poem uses iambic pentameter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beginning of words in a line or sentence have a repeating sound. 14. Loathsome:disgusting, repulsive, detest A) Synonym. B) Antonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Synonym. 15. The story of Beowulf originally came from ..... A) Anglo-Saxons. B) Scandinavians. C) Franciscans. D) Jutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anglo-Saxons. 16. "Rampant" means: A) Having a common boundary or edge. B) Occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way. C) Intermittently stopping and starting. D) Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way. 17. What did Grendel's teachers say about Grendel? A) He was 'nice' and 'polite'. B) He was 'bad' and 'rude'. C) He was 'normal' and 'tidy'. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He was 'nice' and 'polite'. 18. And ran out with their bodies, The blood dripping behind him, back To his lair, delighted with his night's slaughter. A) Brood. B) Lament. C) Cower. D) Relish (v). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relish (v). 19. Drag and drop to FILL IN THE BLANK:Many Americans felt deep (a) toward those who lost loved ones during the 9/11 attacks. A) A Lament (n). B) Lair (n). C) Forge (v). D) Reparation (n). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A Lament (n). 20. Foundling A) An abandoned baby of unknown parentage. B) Shields. C) Of highest rank. D) Firmness of purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An abandoned baby of unknown parentage. ← 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