Beowulf Quiz 155 (20 MCQs)

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1. These two groups of tribes made up the invaders of Rome.

Correct Answer: B) Germanic and Scandinavian.

2. Those ..... over at West have no respect for how hard we have worked!

Correct Answer: A) Heathens.

3. Which subtopic of Beowulf explores the concept of heroism?

Correct Answer: B) Themes.

4. A popular story passed down from generation to generation and originally based on an actual person or historical fact

Correct Answer: C) Legend.

5. What was the monster's name?

Correct Answer: D) Grendel.

6. How does Beowulf choose to fight Grendel?

Correct Answer: A) With his bare hands.

7. Why is Grendel such a formidable opponent?

Correct Answer: B) He cannot be harmed by weapons.

8. Which theme does this quote most represent: "Beowulf rode a white horse into the swamp"

Correct Answer: C) Good Triumphs over Evil.

9. A painful swelling on the skin that is filled with pus

Correct Answer: B) Boil.

10. To ..... is to officially give up or turn away from.

Correct Answer: D) Renounce.

11. To rid of sin or guilt; to purify

Correct Answer: C) Purge (v).

12. Quick and wise in understanding and judging

Correct Answer: D) Sagacious.

13. Kenny Kane tried to ..... Max from his room.

Correct Answer: C) Abduct.

14. Why would the British be interested in Beowulf's story?

Correct Answer: D) The British migrated from the Netherlands.

15. What is a fast-moving stream of water called?

Correct Answer: C) Torrent.

16. All of these are the antagonist in the story of Beowulf EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: B) Hrothgar.

17. Where did the Battle between Grendel and Beowulf take place?

Correct Answer: A) Distorted.

18. Beowulf is an example of literary works called .....

Correct Answer: B) Epic.

19. Define heathen

Correct Answer: D) A person who doesn't acknowledge the God of Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.

20. Beowulf's last victim:

Correct Answer: C) The dragon.