Beowulf Quiz 156 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Fate

Correct Answer: C) Wyrd.

2. Grendel killed sea monsters and giants before he came to defend Herot.

Correct Answer: A) True.

3. Sharp disapproval or criticism

Correct Answer: C) Le samurai family.

4. What happens to Beowulf after he kills the dragon?

Correct Answer: B) He gets poisoned after the dragon bit him.

5. Today, the use of the term "Dark Ages" to describe the Anglo-Saxon period is considered .....

Correct Answer: B) Inaccurate, since it was a time of social and political development.

6. What was the curse that was put on the Dragon?

Correct Answer: C) To guard the treasure left in the graves.

7. Where does the action in Beowulf take place?

Correct Answer: B) In Scandinavia.

8. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

Correct Answer: B) Wane.

9. Loathsome

Correct Answer: A) Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

10. Which of the following options is NOT a synonym for exalted?

Correct Answer: D) Hateful.

11. All are kennings that refer to Grendel except:

Correct Answer: C) Higlac's Follower.

12. In Beowulf, what qualities define a hero?

Correct Answer: C) Bravery, strength, loyalty, and willingness to protect others.

13. To express by speaking

Correct Answer: D) Utter.

14. The most important reason for Hrothgar to build Heorot was the fact that

Correct Answer: C) He wanted a meeting place where he could reward his warriors.

15. A synonym of loathsome is

Correct Answer: B) Repulsive.

16. Which Anglo-Saxon values does Beowulf represent?

Correct Answer: A) Bravery and skill.

17. The language of the Anglo-Saxons was

Correct Answer: B) Old English.

18. What's the order of the three battles?

Correct Answer: D) 1:Grendel2:Grendel's mother3:The dragon.

19. To what/whom does Beowulf attribute his victory?

Correct Answer: B) God.

20. "The iron sang its fierce song" is an example of what?

Correct Answer: A) Personification.