Beowulf Quiz 223 (20 MCQs)

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1. Station 6:The main idea in the "Dragon Diversity" article is .....
2. Ambition:desire, objective, aspiration
3. Wail:wimper, praise, approve
4. A structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite
5. Which is not a trait of an epic hero?
6. Support or strengthen
7. What means; clever; shrewd
8. What important building was torched and destroyed by the dragon?
9. When talking about himself, Beowulf is mostly proud about his
10. Which of the following is not a feature of Anglo-Saxon culture?
11. Why does Grendel terrorize Hrothgar's men at Heorot?
12. Beowulf names Wiglaf as his successor to the throne.
13. Discuss the theme of loyalty in Beowulf.
14. The structure of a sentence
15. The setting of an epic is .....
16. After Beowulf's death the community fears attacks from neighboring nations.
17. "the fire-spitting terror" (line 790) "the gray-bearded lord of the Geats" (line 792) How does the poet's word choice in the above excerpts impact the mood of this scene?
18. His ..... position as CEO came with great responsibility and high expectations.
19. In an ad for baby clothing, the copy reads:Our night clothes are made with care. They will cradle your baby in softness for a long night of rest. The word "cradle" is most likely used because of
20. What did Beowulf want Wiglaf to be after he died?