This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Beowulf – Quiz 189 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 189 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What tribe does Hrothgar lead? A) The Geats. B) The Danes. C) The Grendelians. D) Think of something witty for this one and pretend I wrote it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Danes. 2. What did Beowulf learn from his bees? A) To rule with order and beauty. B) To rule with force. C) To rule with chaos. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To rule with order and beauty. 3. Beowulf came to King Hrothgar's aid because of Grendel's ..... reputation. A) Affliction. B) Gorge. C) Infamous. D) Talon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Infamous. 4. Grendel was scared that he tried to pull away from Beowulf. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Choose the vocab word for the following definition:inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another) A) Avenge. B) Heir. C) Boast. D) Renowned. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avenge. 6. Beowulf and his men took a ..... across the seas. A) Lament. B) Fetter. C) Affliction. D) Pilgrimage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pilgrimage. 7. What does the acronym EPIC represent regarding and Epic hero? A) I stands for how amazing this poem is going to be. B) It stands for characteristics of an archetypal epic hero. C) It stands for the larger than life character Beowulf. D) I stand to the heroic Anglo-Saxons. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It stands for characteristics of an archetypal epic hero. 8. Where most of the story of Beowulf takes place A) Geatland. B) Denmark. C) Norway. D) England. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Denmark. 9. Expression of sorrow or grief A) Lament (n). B) Lair (n). C) Forge (v). D) Reparation (n). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lament (n). 10. Beowulf and his men are asked to leave their weapons behind when they first arrive to Herot in order to prove their good intentions. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. An uncivilized or irreligious person A) Fetter. B) Presume. C) Heathen. D) Writhing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heathen. 12. Why does Wiglaf fight the dragon along with Beowulf? A) He had a magical sword that could pierce dragon scales. B) He didn't want Beowulf to get all of the glory. C) He lost a bet with the other men. D) He respected Beowulf and knew it was his duty to help. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He respected Beowulf and knew it was his duty to help. 13. The Anglo-Saxons invaded what country? A) Britain. B) Germany. C) Denmark. D) Holland. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Britain. 14. Which does NOT describe an Epic Hero? A) Loyal. B) Respected. C) Generous. D) Strong. E) Brave. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Generous. 15. This is the use of words that are newly coined, or even impolite. A) Poetic Diction. B) Slang Diction. C) Informal Diction. D) Colloquial Diction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Slang Diction. 16. What are kennings? A) Metaphorical sayings. B) Biblical references. C) Body armour. D) Medieval stories. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Metaphorical sayings. 17. Foils are characters who are (almost) exactly alike. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. To form a sword by heating and hammering A) Prosperity. B) Pyre. C) Forge. D) Trove. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Forge. 19. To whom does Beowulf wish to give his treasure if he should die? A) Unferth. B) Hrothgar. C) Wealhtheow. D) Hygelac. E) Hrunting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hygelac. 20. What was the only thing Beowulf wanted to do after he defeated Grendel and Grendel's mother? A) Find another evil being. B) Become King. C) Go home. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Go home. ← 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