Beowulf Quiz 170 (20 MCQs)

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1. Anglo-Saxon culture relied heavily on one's ..... to the king.

Correct Answer: C) Loyalty.

2. Why does Beowulf proclaim he will go to help Hrothgar?

Correct Answer: A) The omens are good.

3. Which of the following characteristics DOES NOT show that Beowulf is an epic hero?

Correct Answer: C) He is handsome.

4. A natural pause or break in a line of poetry, usually near the middle of the line.

Correct Answer: D) Cutting.

5. How did Grendel feel when he first clashed with Beowulf?

Correct Answer: D) Concerned.

6. Who is the antagonist in the story?

Correct Answer: B) Grendel.

7. What was built by King Hrothgar and his men and is used for celebrating, sleeping and meeting?

Correct Answer: C) A mead hall.

8. An ..... is a heroic act or notable deed.

Correct Answer: B) Exploit.

9. Dynamic Character

Correct Answer: D) Develops or changes throughout the story.

10. Beowulf mentioned that he would fight against Grendel .....

Correct Answer: B) Using any weapons.

11. How did the Firedrake die?

Correct Answer: C) Stung by a queen bee from the inside of its stomach.

12. What is the name of the monster that Beowulf fights in the first battle?

Correct Answer: A) Grendel.

13. The opposite of stalwart is:

Correct Answer: D) Unreliable.

14. "Greedy and grim, he grabbed thirty men" is an example of .....

Correct Answer: A) Alliteration.

15. Why wouldn't Grendel sit in Hrothgar's throne?

Correct Answer: C) It was protected by God.

16. What was the main means of transmission of these stories?

Correct Answer: C) Through orality.

17. Which term is NOT a synonym for ABODE?

Correct Answer: D) School.

18. Anglo-Saxon life was dominated by-

Correct Answer: D) Close allegiances between leaders and their followers.

19. Just as Grendal and Grendal's mother die, so does ..... ?

Correct Answer: A) Paganism.

20. Anglo Saxons (Britons)

Correct Answer: B) Geats.