This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 116 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 116 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When warriors were not on the battle field, they were A) At home with their wives. B) Practicing their fighting. C) Serving the King. D) Hanging out in the mead hall. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hanging out in the mead hall. 2. How many armed horses did Beowulf give to the king. A) Three. B) Four. C) Two. D) Six. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Four. 3. Why didn't Beowulf die when Grendel's mother stabbed him? A) His armor protected him. B) The sword broke against Beowulf's skin. C) Beowulf stabbed Grendel's mother in the throat before she could pierce him. D) Beowulf has healing abilities that kept him alive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) His armor protected him. 4. "Shame upon you! Do your coward hearts knock at your ribs so loud You cannot hear me?" Who has the coward? A) The ten warriors. B) The Danes. C) Grendel and his mother. D) Unferth and Heardred. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The ten warriors. 5. Although Beowulf is a noble leader, he helps people because he continues to seek what? A) Love. B) Fame. C) Money. D) Kills. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fame. 6. Which of the following is NOT an example of alliteration? A) Riddles and rot. B) Jutting jaw. C) Sliding slick. D) Waves dropped. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Waves dropped. 7. Same letter sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence A) Alliteration. B) Rhythm. C) Cutting. D) Kennings. E) Imagery. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alliteration. 8. While you may think you are....., you may make mistakes like everyone else. A) Resolute. B) Infallible. C) Lavish. D) Complacent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Infallible. 9. DEFINE:Righteous A) Something you are entitled to. B) Legal. C) Morally good. D) In the right direction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Morally good. 10. Disturbance, confusion A) Immemorial. B) Repute. C) Thermoyl. D) Murk. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thermoyl. 11. Symbolism is the use of symbols that stand for itself and a A) Divine ancestry. B) Greater meaning. C) Specialized metaphor. D) Great courage and strength. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Greater meaning. 12. "Seeing how Grendel hunted in his sleep" is an example of which type of characterization? A) Indirect characterization. B) Direct characterization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indirect characterization. 13. If Grendel is not actually fighting with God, what does this statement imply about Beowulf? A) Beowulf is immortal. B) Beowulf is a representative of God in the battle against Grendel. C) Beowulf is destined to lose the battle against Grendel. D) Beowulf is fighting a battle that is beyond his capabilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Beowulf is a representative of God in the battle against Grendel. 14. What is the best paraphrase for this quotation?"His misery leapt the seas." A) Bad news stays local. B) Bad news spreads all over. C) Evil spreads if not stopped by water. D) Misery loves company. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bad news spreads all over. 15. After defeating Grendel's mother, Beowulf returns home and becomes king for the next A) 5 years. B) 25 years. C) 50 years. D) 100 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 50 years. 16. Read the chapter "Grendel's Arm" . One sentence says, " ..... the horses tossed their manes and raced over the sandy road" . What can we infer about the mood of the story at this point? A) Everyone is sad and disappointed. B) The soldiers feel joyous at the defeat of Grendel. C) They are desperately searching for Beowulf. D) The horses are afraid to keep going. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The soldiers feel joyous at the defeat of Grendel. 17. Which of the following is *not* a trait shared by epic heroes across cultures? A) A call to adventure. B) Supernatural aid. C) A giant discovery. D) Humble beginnings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A giant discovery. 18. What is the message from the story of Sigemond and Fitela? A) It is better to use your brain than your muscles. B) Strength solves everything. C) Bigger is better. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is better to use your brain than your muscles. 19. How long does Grendel attack the hall? A) 12 years. B) 10 years. C) 12 weeks. D) 10 days. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 12 years. 20. Why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar's kingdom? A) To help Hrothgar by destroying the monster and gaining continued fame. B) To bring home treasures from a rich king. C) To see the beautiful hall Herot. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To help Hrothgar by destroying the monster and gaining continued fame. ← 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