This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Beowulf – Quiz 148 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 148 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Unferth is A) Jealous about Beowulf's adventure. B) Envious of Beowulf's courage. C) Unhappy that anyone had more glory and fame than his. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 2. Beowulf swam down to Grendel's ..... to battle with Grendel's mother. A) Lair. B) Loathsome. C) Purge. D) Talon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lair. 3. Which word is often used to refer to a flag? A) Assail. B) Resolute. C) Lavish. D) Furled. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Furled. 4. What is Grendel's lineage? A) Grendel was described as being "spawned in that slime" and "conceived of a pair of those monsters born of Cain.". B) Grendel was described as evil and created from the souls of those who died in battle. C) Grendel was described as a descendant of Adam and Eve. D) Grendel was described as a serpent and more crafty than any of the wild animals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grendel was described as being "spawned in that slime" and "conceived of a pair of those monsters born of Cain.". 5. After defeating Grendel's mother, what does Beowulf bring to the surface as a trophy? A) Grendel's mother's tail. B) A golden chalice. C) A big gold necklace. D) Grendel's head. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grendel's head. 6. The story of Beowulf was inspired by which historical people? A) Celts. B) Nords. C) Anglo-Saxons. D) Jutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anglo-Saxons. 7. What was the only thing that Grendel couldn't touch in Herot? A) The trophies. B) A special sword locked in a case. C) King Hrothgar's throne. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) King Hrothgar's throne. 8. Disgusting; detestable A) Gruesome. B) Credible. C) Loathsome. D) Writhing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Loathsome. 9. Definition:giving an official instruction or command? A) Sage. B) Laud. C) Thane. D) Mandate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mandate. 10. What is the meaning of plummet? A) A fruit found in Denmark. B) The covering worn on a battle helmet. C) Never failing. D) A sharp drop down. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A sharp drop down. 11. What prevents Beowulf's men from helping Beowulf in his battle with Grendel? A) Their swords could not hurt Grendel. B) They got scared and ran away. C) They drank too much in the mead hall just before the battle. D) They were all killed by Grendel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Their swords could not hurt Grendel. 12. In the Anglo Saxon world, a thane was the equivalent of a latter day ..... A) Monk. B) Meeting hall. C) Story teller. D) Knight. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Knight. 13. What does the word "aghast" mean? A) Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another). B) Having or exhibiting uncompromising determination; unyielding. C) Struck by shock, terror, or amazement. D) Harmful or malignant in intent or effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Struck by shock, terror, or amazement. 14. Beowulf knows that he had "unwound his string of days on earth" is evidence that A) He knows this is his impending death. B) He might see his people again. C) He is aware of the dragon's death. D) He needs Wiglaf by his side. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He knows this is his impending death. 15. Who is the king of the Danes in Southern Denmark? A) Hrothgar. B) Beowulf. C) Hyegelac. D) Grendel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hrothgar. 16. As a gesture of ..... for the accident, the company offered to cover all medical expenses. A) Fetter. B) Reproach. C) Herald. D) Reparation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reparation. 17. What does writhing mean in context? " ..... his claws had been caught, he was trapped. That trip to Herot was a miserable journey for the writhing monster!" A) Unsuccessful. B) Twisting, squirming in pain. C) Running away terrified. D) Hapless, hopeless, joyless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Twisting, squirming in pain. 18. Beowulf was composed by what ancient culture? A) Anglo-Saxon. B) Celtic. C) Germanic. D) Roman. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anglo-Saxon. 19. The epic is affected by interventions by otherworldy forces such as gods/goddesses, demons, angels, nature.etc. A) Involvement of the supernatural. B) Legendary Hero. C) Multiple Settings. D) Superhuman strength and valor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Involvement of the supernatural. 20. Who is Higlac? A) King of Denmark. B) King of Sweden. C) King of Geatland. D) King of England. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) King of Geatland. ← 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