Beowulf Quiz 179 (20 MCQs)

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1. Beowulf was able to travel from Geatland to rid Hrothgar of his monster.

Correct Answer: B) Physically Strong.

2. The main character(s), whose journey the story is about:

Correct Answer: A) Protagonist.

3. Define ALLITERATION-

Correct Answer: B) Repeating beginning sounds.

4. After Beowulf defeats Grendel, what evil takes its place?

Correct Answer: A) His mother; the evil he thought he vanquished has been replaced with a greater one.

5. If you're credible, you're.....

Correct Answer: D) Trustworthy.

6. Beowulf's assistant in the fight against the dragon:

Correct Answer: E) Wiglaf.

7. Beowulf and Wiglaf rule the kingdom together after they defeat the dragon.

Correct Answer: B) False.

8. A force that oppresses or causes suffering

Correct Answer: A) Affliction.

9. Unless the magician can remove the ..... from his ankles, he will be trapped in the box forever.

Correct Answer: A) Fetter.

10. Most historians now prefer the terms

Correct Answer: B) Early middle ages' or 'early medieval period'.

11. What is Ragnarok?

Correct Answer: A) The final epic and apocalyptic battle.

12. The primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers.

Correct Answer: B) Main Idea.

13. Where do Anglo Saxons come from?

Correct Answer: C) Germany.

14. Beowulf is the oldest surviving piece of British literature.

Correct Answer: A) True.

15. A chilly day in October is a herald of the coming winter.Herald means .....

Correct Answer: B) To announce something or someone that is approaching.

16. Which term is NOT a synonym for HEIR?

Correct Answer: D) Second-in-line.

17. A ..... must undertake a quest to achieve something of tremendous value to himself and his society.

Correct Answer: C) Epic hero.

18. What does Beowulf find on the wall of the den?

Correct Answer: A) A giant sword.

19. Beowulf is an example of an .....

Correct Answer: C) Epic poem.

20. Which detail from the story shows that Beowulf's men care for him?

Correct Answer: D) They stay at the pool's edge even when King Hrothgar's men leave.