Beowulf Quiz 154 (20 MCQs)

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1. Once Beowulf was finally written down, it was used to:
2. A(n) ..... is a character who sets of another character by strong contrast.
3. Which of the following is not one of Beowulf's weaknesses?
4. Use of light and dark shades; dark and high-contrast images draw the eye more than light and low contrast images
5. The dragon damaged Beowulf's castle.
6. If something makes people miserable or causes them great pain and torment, it's a .....
7. What does the word 'lament' mean?
8. When does Grendel attack the Herot?
9. Which of the following people groups were NOT involved with developing Old English?
10. How long did Beowulf rule in Geatland?
11. Beowulf says that he and Grendel have been "called together." What pagan belief does this represent? Why?
12. Who returned for revenge?
13. What is the main reason the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms came and went so quickly? (ELAGSE11-12RL9; DOK2)
14. To make a sound suggestive of a mournful cry.
15. Grendel seized one sleeping warrior and devoured him.
16. How many lines are in Beowulf?
17. To devour with great energy and ferocity
18. What song are the people of the Herot singing at the beginning of the story?
19. Founder of the ruling house of Danes
20. Which theme fits best?-Hrothgar asks Beowulf to fight Grendel