This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 141 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 141 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following best describes the settlement of Anglo-Saxons in England? A) A group of people who were isolated in their land. B) Spanish invaders from a community of unknown people. C) Germanic invaders from various tribes who set up in England. D) European settlers who were not able to spend time with family. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Germanic invaders from various tribes who set up in England. 2. Kingdoms are..... A) Small areas of land, ruled by one leader. B) Ruled by an absolute monarch, who makes all the decisions. C) Pieces of land, ruled by a king and queen. D) Tribal societies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pieces of land, ruled by a king and queen. 3. (n.) A dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation A) Plight. B) Wail. C) Loathsome. D) Mourn. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plight. 4. Select the group of words that accurately completes the following statement:Grendel's lair is described as ..... ; in ....., Herot is described as ..... A) Solid; contrast; impermanent. B) Heavenly; comparison; hellish. C) Peaceful; comparison; chaotic. D) Hellish; contrast; bright. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hellish; contrast; bright. 5. Fate or destiny A) Wyrd. B) In media res. C) Scop. D) Company. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wyrd. 6. Grendal is portrayed in A) Pagan framework. B) Christian terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Christian terms. 7. A long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero A) Sinew. B) Reparation. C) Taut. D) Epic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Epic. 8. Alliteration is when: A) Words are spelled the same forwards as backwards. B) Poems rhyme at the end. C) Beginning of words in a line or sentence have a repeating sound. D) A poem uses iambic pentameter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beginning of words in a line or sentence have a repeating sound. 9. Loathsome:disgusting, repulsive, detest A) Synonym. B) Antonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Synonym. 10. The story of Beowulf originally came from ..... A) Anglo-Saxons. B) Scandinavians. C) Franciscans. D) Jutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anglo-Saxons. 11. "Rampant" means: A) Having a common boundary or edge. B) Occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way. C) Intermittently stopping and starting. D) Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way. 12. What did Grendel's teachers say about Grendel? A) He was 'nice' and 'polite'. B) He was 'bad' and 'rude'. C) He was 'normal' and 'tidy'. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He was 'nice' and 'polite'. 13. And ran out with their bodies, The blood dripping behind him, back To his lair, delighted with his night's slaughter. A) Brood. B) Lament. C) Cower. D) Relish (v). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relish (v). 14. Drag and drop to FILL IN THE BLANK:Many Americans felt deep (a) toward those who lost loved ones during the 9/11 attacks. A) A Lament (n). B) Lair (n). C) Forge (v). D) Reparation (n). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A Lament (n). 15. Foundling A) An abandoned baby of unknown parentage. B) Shields. C) Of highest rank. D) Firmness of purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An abandoned baby of unknown parentage. 16. Which of the following would be an example of "kenning" ? A) River-road. B) The big hill. C) Jumbo shrimp. D) Big belly burger. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) River-road. 17. Beowulf is a noble from Sweden A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. To arrive at a judgment or settlement by an unbiased third party, A) Arbitrate. B) Baleful. C) Boon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Arbitrate. 19. According to your understanding of this part of Beowulf, how long has Grendel been attacking the Heorot? A) For 5 years. B) For 12 years. C) For 20 years. D) For 2 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For 12 years. 20. Which of the following is the most accurate comparison of the portrayal of Beowulf in the graphic novel of Beowulf and in the original epic poem? A) In the graphic novel, Beowulf appears as brave and determined before battle as he does in the epic. B) In the graphic novel, Beowulf appears nobler than he does in the epic. C) In the graphic novel, Beowulf appears as a physical giant compared to his warriors, as he also appears in the epic. D) In the graphic novel, Beowulf appears frightened when he sees the dragon, but in the epic Beowulf shows no fear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the graphic novel, Beowulf appears as brave and determined before battle as he does in the epic. ← 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