Beowulf Quiz 58 (20 MCQs)

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1. Where does Beowulf fight Grendel's mother?

Correct Answer: C) In her lair at the bottom of the lake.

2. A ..... is a marshy area-a damp, grassy area of ground.

Correct Answer: A) Fen.

3. Defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066

Correct Answer: D) William of Normandy.

4. Greek was spoken by

Correct Answer: A) Rick and Royals.

5. Beowulf dates from the .....

Correct Answer: C) 6th century.

6. How many warriors did Beowulf choose to accompany him?

Correct Answer: A) 15.

7. Which literary device is used regularly throughout Beowulf?

Correct Answer: D) Alliteration.

8. True or false:Beowulf is a king?

Correct Answer: B) False.

9. Which of the following does not describe Grendel?

Correct Answer: B) Weak.

10. Where does Beowulf take place?

Correct Answer: B) Scandinavia.

11. To try to obtain by usually urgent requests or pleas

Correct Answer: D) Solicit.

12. What is the original language of the epic Beowulf? (ELAGSE11-12RL9; DOK1)

Correct Answer: D) Old English.

13. Unferth killed Beowulf.

Correct Answer: B) FALSE.

14. What does Grendel's mother take from Herot hall?

Correct Answer: A) Hrothgar's bestfriend and Grendel's arm that was hanging on the hall.

15. What is: "The Swan's Road" ?

Correct Answer: D) The Ocean.

16. Writhing-

Correct Answer: A) Continual twisting movements or contorting of the body.

17. What were the Geat people afraid would happen since Beowulf was now dead?

Correct Answer: C) They thought other tribes (Swedes, Frisians, and Franks) would attack.

18. Is "Trapped in the Closet" by R. Kelly considered an epic poem?

Correct Answer: A) It's not an epic, it's "hip hopera" .

19. Plundering

Correct Answer: A) To steal.

20. Good vs. Evil Christian and Pagan Influences Importance of wealth and treasure importance of sea and sailing fate These are all examples of

Correct Answer: A) Theme.