Beowulf Quiz 187 (20 MCQs)

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1. (n) a narrow point of land projecting into the sea

Correct Answer: A) Spit.

2. Which of the following is not a synonym for Danes used by the Beowulf poet?

Correct Answer: D) Sea-Danish.

3. Which man was loyal to Beowulf until the bitter end?

Correct Answer: A) Wiglaf.

4. Bacteria ( ) when people fail to practice proper hygiene.

Correct Answer: D) Thrive.

5. Who is the main character in Beowulf?

Correct Answer: C) Beowulf.

6. Which is an example of a kenning for Grendel?

Correct Answer: C) Mankind's enemy.

7. The Beowulf story is told in:

Correct Answer: C) An epic poem.

8. Which of the following is NOT a type of myth?

Correct Answer: D) Genesis myth.

9. Like Beowulf, Grendel's mother is simply serving her king when she battles Beowulf.

Correct Answer: B) False.

10. Define the italicized word: "so cumbrous-huge only a hero could wield it."

Correct Answer: A) Heavy.

11. What is at the bottom of the lake?

Correct Answer: B) A hall.

12. What is the role of Wiglaf in Beowulf?

Correct Answer: B) Warrior and loyal companion.

13. How did Grendel's mother get revenge for the death of her son?

Correct Answer: A) She grabbed a nobleman in the night and took off his head and left it as a prize.

14. What are 'hearth-companion' and 'wave-floater' examples of?

Correct Answer: C) Anglo-Saxon Kennings.

15. The Epic Hero illustrates traits that are valued by .....

Correct Answer: A) Society.

16. Who were the Geats?

Correct Answer: C) Swedish.

17. Who took Arthur away when he was baby?

Correct Answer: B) Merlin.

18. Among the Celts was a group called the ..... who eventually spelled their name "Britains."

Correct Answer: C) Britons.

19. Characterization

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

20. The Epic of Beowulf was written in .....

Correct Answer: C) Either 7th century or 8th century.