This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 110 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 110 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. An epic poem is ..... A) A poem about a hero. B) A poem that is long. C) A long poem that is about a hero, often written in heightened language. D) A poem that is super cool. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A long poem that is about a hero, often written in heightened language. 2. Cry of sorrow A) Cowering. B) Writhing. C) Lament. D) Livid. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lament. 3. The prefix "inter" means ..... A) Road. B) Cross. C) Between. D) Across. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Between. 4. Define affliction A) Something that makes you happy. B) Something that causes suffering or pain. C) To be associated with. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Something that causes suffering or pain. 5. Give the meaning:unslaked A) Angry; distraught. B) Careless. C) Not quenched; not satisfied. D) Unavailable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not quenched; not satisfied. 6. Old epics were often sung with the accompaniment of a harp. Strong rhythm is a prominent feature. In Beowulf, the lines have four stresses, which are often divided by a pause, or a ..... A) Alliteration. B) Consonant. C) Cutting. D) Theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cutting. 7. After Beowulf's death, who became the sucessor to the throne? A) ASHES. B) UNFERTH. C) UNFERTH. D) WIGLAF. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) WIGLAF. 8. After their loss last week, the team was more ..... than ever to win the upcoming game. A) Resolute. B) Infallible. C) Lavish. D) Complacent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Resolute. 9. A traditional story dealing with gods or supernatural gods or supernatural beings. A) People talk. B) Myth. C) Legend. D) Parable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Myth. 10. Is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words A) Allusion. B) Hyperbole. C) Imagery. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alliteration. 11. What motivates Beowulf to help King Hrothgar against the continuous attacks of Grendel? A) He wants to be the king of Danes. B) He wants to return the favour, done by King Horthgar, for his father. C) He seeks glory and attention. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He wants to return the favour, done by King Horthgar, for his father. 12. How does the theme of heroism relate to Beowulf's decision to fight Grendelunarmed? A) Beowulf's decision is seen as a heroic act of bravery. B) Beowulf's decision is viewed as a cowardly choice. C) Beowulf's decision is unrelated to the theme of heroism. D) Beowulf's decision contradicts the theme of heroism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Beowulf's decision is seen as a heroic act of bravery. 13. The strong earthquake ..... several towns. A) Boasted. B) Exiled. C) Mandated. D) Ravaged. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ravaged. 14. Why does Unferth think that Grendel is beautiful? A) He likes the sounds Grendel makes. B) He likes snakes. C) He loves darkness (evil). D) He enjoyed chaos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He loves darkness (evil). 15. Which theme fits best?-Beowulf boasts that he has killed giants A) Reputation. B) Loyalty. C) Hospitality. D) Envy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reputation. 16. Something that causes suffering or great pain. A) Epic Poem. B) Shroud. C) Affliction. D) Sinew. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Affliction. 17. Match the definition with the word:Sign post that stops the forward motion of the plot to give insight on a character, setting, and theme A) Big Question. B) Memory Moment. C) Aha Moment. D) Again & Again. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memory Moment. 18. Based on the text, how do the Danes generally feel about Grendel's attacks? A) Indifferent, as the believe it's a natural occurance. B) Fearful and demoralized. C) Hopeful of his eventual defeat. D) Angry and ready to retaliate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fearful and demoralized. 19. Which of the following selections most closely explains why Grendel decides to attack Heorot Hall? A) He seeks vengeance for not being invited to the hall. B) B. He plans to usurp Hrothgar's throne and rule the Danes. C) He is starving and hasn't eaten in many weeks. D) He is jealous of the Danes' joy and celebration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He is jealous of the Danes' joy and celebration. 20. Who Am I:My mother is a horrible snake and my father is Cain. My favorite food is humans and I live in the fen. A) Ash ash. B) Grendel. C) Hrothgar. D) Unferth. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grendel. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGenres QuizzesBeowulf Quiz 1Beowulf Quiz 2Beowulf Quiz 3Beowulf Quiz 4Beowulf Quiz 5Beowulf Quiz 6Beowulf Quiz 7Beowulf Quiz 8Beowulf Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books