This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 163 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 163 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The Anglo-Saxons came from Italy, Germany and Denmark. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. Break; disregard; violate the law. A) Banish. B) Violate. C) Bewilder. D) Plight. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Violate. 3. The battle with the dragon is easy for Beowulf. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. What does Beowulf give Wiglaf after he is victorious? A) A heart worming speech. B) His torque. C) All of the Dragons treasure. D) A high five. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) His torque. 5. To twine together or around. A) Entwine. B) Minstrel. C) Sinews. D) Affliction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Entwine. 6. How does Beowulf's attitude towards the mission to confront Grendel change or notover the course of the passage? A) He becomes more reluctant to fight Grendel. B) He becomes increasingly boastful about his abilities. C) He remains steadfast in his determination to help. D) He becomes afraid and decides to abandon the mission. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He remains steadfast in his determination to help. 7. ..... tall blonde warriors from Great Britain A) Anglo-Saxons. B) Romans. C) Vikings. D) Celts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Celts. 8. Which is not a kenning? A) Ring giver. B) Insurmountable feats. C) Cave guard. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Insurmountable feats. 9. How does the watchman's character evolve in this passage? A) He starts as a welcoming figure but becomes suspicious of Beowulf. B) He initially challenges Beowulf but eventually offers assistance. C) He remains skeptical of Beowulf's intentions throughout. D) He starts as a loyal subject but ends up betraying King Hrothgar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He initially challenges Beowulf but eventually offers assistance. 10. Which among the gifts was not bestowed to Beowulf for defeating Grendel? A) A mighty sword. B) A helmet. C) A coat of chainmail. D) A golden crown. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A golden crown. 11. Which of the information below is true? A) Beowulf is recruited by Hrothgar to fight Grendel. B) Beowulf wants to help the Danes because he wants the throne. C) Beowulf decides to fight Grendel unarmed. D) Beowulf has never fought monsters before. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beowulf decides to fight Grendel unarmed. 12. When did the Anglo Saxon period begin? A) 1066 AD. B) 55 BC. C) 449 AD. D) 409 AD. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 449 AD. 13. An audible expression of grief; to wail A) Docile. B) Writhing. C) Cowering. D) Lament. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lament. 14. Extolled means to: A) Have punishment in return for a an injury. B) Make a payment for a wrong or injury. C) Be unable to be wrong. D) Praise others. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Praise others. 15. How does Beowulf exemplify the epic hero in the passage that follows? "Yet I survived the sea, smashed the monsters' hot jaws, swam home from my journey. The swift-flowing waters swept me along and I landed on Finnish soil. I've no tales of you, Unferth, telling of such clashing terror, such contest in the night! Brecca's battles were never so bold; neither he nor you can match me ..... " A) He shows obedience to his king, representing a societal ideal. B) He shows himself to be of noble birth, and heir to the throne. C) He boasts of dangerous encounters he has had to prove his superhuman abilities. D) He insults his opponent using sarcastic statements to stress his opponent's incompetence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He boasts of dangerous encounters he has had to prove his superhuman abilities. 16. The hero of the story defeated a murderous and ..... monster. A) Unrelenting. B) Loathsome. C) August. D) Wail. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Loathsome. 17. Why does Grendel's mom stop laughing? A) She senses quiet strength in Beowulf. B) She starts coughing. C) She dies. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She senses quiet strength in Beowulf. 18. How many parts does the epic poem "Beowulf" have? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 19. What is the meaning of lair? A) A claw on a falcon or eagle. B) A metaphorical phrase that takes the place of a noun. C) Having a bad reputation. D) The den or resting place of a wild animal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The den or resting place of a wild animal. 20. Disperse A) To scatter. B) An order having the force of law. C) To steal. D) To cause great damage or harm. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To scatter. ← 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