This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 187 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 187 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which is an example of a kenning for Grendel? A) Higlac's follower. B) Mightiest of warriors. C) Mankind's enemy. D) Strongest of the Geats. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mankind's enemy. 2. The Beowulf story is told in: A) A tragic play. B) A full-length novel. C) An epic poem. D) A haiku. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An epic poem. 3. Which of the following is NOT a type of myth? A) Origin story. B) Creation myth. C) Epic. D) Genesis myth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genesis myth. 4. Like Beowulf, Grendel's mother is simply serving her king when she battles Beowulf. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Define the italicized word: "so cumbrous-huge only a hero could wield it." A) Heavy. B) Gigantic. C) Easily wielded. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Heavy. 6. What is at the bottom of the lake? A) A church. B) A hall. C) A cave. D) A ship. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A hall. 7. What is the role of Wiglaf in Beowulf? A) Villain and betrayer. B) Warrior and loyal companion. C) Father of Beowulf. D) King of the Geats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Warrior and loyal companion. 8. How did Grendel's mother get revenge for the death of her son? A) She grabbed a nobleman in the night and took off his head and left it as a prize. B) She went on a rampage and slaughtered the entire town. C) She disappeared forever. D) She created an army as a plan to destroy Beowulf. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She grabbed a nobleman in the night and took off his head and left it as a prize. 9. What are 'hearth-companion' and 'wave-floater' examples of? A) Simile. B) Alliteration. C) Anglo-Saxon Kennings. D) Anglo-Saxon battle chants. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anglo-Saxon Kennings. 10. The Epic Hero illustrates traits that are valued by ..... A) Society. B) Mrs.Turman. C) The Government. D) Children. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Society. 11. Who were the Geats? A) Danish. B) German. C) Swedish. D) Dutch. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Swedish. 12. Who took Arthur away when he was baby? A) Morgan Le Fay. B) Merlin. C) Uther. D) Sir Kay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Merlin. 13. Among the Celts was a group called the ..... who eventually spelled their name "Britains." A) Celts. B) Vikings. C) Britons. D) Invaders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Britons. 14. Characterization A) Tells. B) The way an author reveals a character's traits. C) Shows. D) Introduces the characters, setting, and conflict. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The way an author reveals a character's traits. 15. The Epic of Beowulf was written in ..... A) Early 20th century. B) Early 19th century. C) Either 7th century or 8th century. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Either 7th century or 8th century. 16. Define the italicized word: "wreathed in smoke and fire, ran upon the dragon." A) Choking. B) Blinded. C) Surrounded; encircled. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Surrounded; encircled. 17. Rhythmic pauses creating unity A) Epic hero. B) Epic. C) Cutting. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cutting. 18. Why does Grendel hate humanity? A) He is an outcast member of the nobility. B) He is cursed and envious of the Danes' celebrations. C) The Danes had persecuted and exiled him. D) His home had been destroyed to make way for people. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He is cursed and envious of the Danes' celebrations. 19. Canny means: A) Ceaseless. B) Smart. C) Paramount. D) Plaintive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Smart. 20. Which pair of quotes best show the antithesis of good and evil, shown in the characters of Beowulf and Grendel? A) 'captain of evil' and 'alert hero'. B) 'maddening for blood' and 'Hygelac's kinsman'. C) 'his glee was demonic' and 'Hygelac's trusty retainer'. D) 'terror monger' and 'earl-troop's leader'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'captain of evil' and 'alert hero'. ← 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