This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 148 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 148 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The story of Beowulf was inspired by which historical people? A) Celts. B) Nords. C) Anglo-Saxons. D) Jutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anglo-Saxons. 2. What was the only thing that Grendel couldn't touch in Herot? A) The trophies. B) A special sword locked in a case. C) King Hrothgar's throne. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) King Hrothgar's throne. 3. Disgusting; detestable A) Gruesome. B) Credible. C) Loathsome. D) Writhing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Loathsome. 4. Definition:giving an official instruction or command? A) Sage. B) Laud. C) Thane. D) Mandate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mandate. 5. What is the meaning of plummet? A) A fruit found in Denmark. B) The covering worn on a battle helmet. C) Never failing. D) A sharp drop down. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A sharp drop down. 6. What prevents Beowulf's men from helping Beowulf in his battle with Grendel? A) Their swords could not hurt Grendel. B) They got scared and ran away. C) They drank too much in the mead hall just before the battle. D) They were all killed by Grendel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Their swords could not hurt Grendel. 7. In the Anglo Saxon world, a thane was the equivalent of a latter day ..... A) Monk. B) Meeting hall. C) Story teller. D) Knight. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Knight. 8. What does the word "aghast" mean? A) Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another). B) Having or exhibiting uncompromising determination; unyielding. C) Struck by shock, terror, or amazement. D) Harmful or malignant in intent or effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Struck by shock, terror, or amazement. 9. Beowulf knows that he had "unwound his string of days on earth" is evidence that A) He knows this is his impending death. B) He might see his people again. C) He is aware of the dragon's death. D) He needs Wiglaf by his side. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He knows this is his impending death. 10. Who is the king of the Danes in Southern Denmark? A) Hrothgar. B) Beowulf. C) Hyegelac. D) Grendel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hrothgar. 11. As a gesture of ..... for the accident, the company offered to cover all medical expenses. A) Fetter. B) Reproach. C) Herald. D) Reparation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reparation. 12. What does writhing mean in context? " ..... his claws had been caught, he was trapped. That trip to Herot was a miserable journey for the writhing monster!" A) Unsuccessful. B) Twisting, squirming in pain. C) Running away terrified. D) Hapless, hopeless, joyless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Twisting, squirming in pain. 13. Beowulf was composed by what ancient culture? A) Anglo-Saxon. B) Celtic. C) Germanic. D) Roman. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anglo-Saxon. 14. The epic is affected by interventions by otherworldy forces such as gods/goddesses, demons, angels, nature.etc. A) Involvement of the supernatural. B) Legendary Hero. C) Multiple Settings. D) Superhuman strength and valor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Involvement of the supernatural. 15. Who is Higlac? A) King of Denmark. B) King of Sweden. C) King of Geatland. D) King of England. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) King of Geatland. 16. Where do the Danes like to celebrate? A) Huguenot. B) Higlac. C) Hrothgar. D) Distorted. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Distorted. 17. Wiglaf said, "It often happens that an entire country will ..... because of the will of one man." A) Flourish and grow. B) Avenge. C) Suffer. D) Conquer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Suffer. 18. Who figures prominently in Beowulf and other Old English poems? A) The demi god. B) The seafarer warrior. C) The Amazon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The seafarer warrior. 19. What do Hrothgar's counselors try to do to stop Grendel? A) Make offerings to idols at pagan shrines. B) Advise Hrothgar to move to a new place far away from Grendel. C) Write to Beowulf to ask for assistance. D) Offer Grendel treasure as a bribe to stop. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make offerings to idols at pagan shrines. 20. A ..... is a larger-than-life character whose accomplishments reflect a people's values and way of life. A) Main Character. B) Person of interest. C) Legendary Hero. D) Warrior. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Legendary Hero. ← 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