Beowulf Quiz 158 (20 MCQs)

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1. Wiglaf helped Beowulf because he remembered how he helped his family long ago.

Correct Answer: A) True.

2. What were Celtic priests called

Correct Answer: C) Druids.

3. Mettle means:

Correct Answer: D) Courage.

4. Where does she live?

Correct Answer: B) A swamp.

5. Which state of the Hero's Journey did these happen in Beowulf?Beowulf returns home to Geatland.

Correct Answer: D) Return Home.

6. The desire to harm others; intending or intended to do harm

Correct Answer: B) Malicious.

7. Individual scene in graphic novel, often framed by a border

Correct Answer: C) Panel.

8. Who ends up becoming King of the Geats?

Correct Answer: C) Hardred.

9. Which event takes place after Hrothgar welcomes Beowulf?

Correct Answer: C) A feast.

10. Latin was spoken by

Correct Answer: A) Church related (clergyman).

11. A long, dangerous journey or mission undertaken by epic hero

Correct Answer: A) Quest.

12. Give the meaning:unbidden

Correct Answer: A) Uninvited.

13. Which of the following is NOT an example of an External Conflict?

Correct Answer: B) Man vs. Himself.

14. What is the name of the queen of Denmark in Beowulf?

Correct Answer: D) Wealhtheow.

15. Deus ex Machina

Correct Answer: C) Plot device whereby an unsolvable conflict is suddenly resolved.

16. The theme of this story is:

Correct Answer: C) Great heroes always defeat evil.

17. Who kills Beowulf?

Correct Answer: B) A dragon.

18. Vicious monster who struck down 30 Danes in their sleep.

Correct Answer: B) Grendel.

19. War-gear

Correct Answer: C) Armor.

20. Human, causing death, having to do with death

Correct Answer: B) Mortal.