Beowulf Quiz 173 (20 MCQs)

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1. During the debate, the senator tried to ..... his opponent was not qualified for office.
2. What is the name of the beautiful Danish sword that Hrothgar gives Beowulf to fight Grendel's mother?
3. An Epic Hero is a larger-than-life character that battles the forces of evil and represent widespread national, cultural or religious values
4. As a warrior, Beowulf fought for all of the following except
5. Melt away
6. Has the strength of 30 men
7. As Beowulf wishes, the Geats build
8. Grendel descended from this biblical figure:
9. Devastated
10. What is the meaning of the term "lustre" in the following context: "Forged in the furnace of the sun, undimmed in lustre" ?
11. Pick the best synonym for the word fetter
12. The text reveals that Wiglaf "denounces" the warriors who deserted Beowulf. What does the word most likely mean?
13. What do some men say killed Beowulf?
14. Hygelac is a.....
15. A Danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf and unable to fight Grendel.
16. Beowulf in the last battle is confident of his strength but he is also aware that he may not win the fight.
17. True or False ..... Vengeance was NOT a value in Beowulf.
18. Who is Beowulf's trusted friend and loyal subject?
19. What is NOT a reason Beowulf is still studied?
20. Grendel cannot sit on his throne because it is God-ordained, therefore sanctified