Beowulf Quiz 28 (20 MCQs)

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1. Grendel is the descendant of what evil man?

Correct Answer: A) Cain.

2. Which of these is *not* a quality of an epic hero?

Correct Answer: B) Is rich.

3. Spoils are.....

Correct Answer: B) Things that are taken by force or stolen.

4. Beowulf eventually became ..... of the Geats

Correct Answer: D) King.

5. Beowulf was a warrior from Geatland.

Correct Answer: A) True.

6. Who helped Beowulf in battle with the dragon?

Correct Answer: C) Wiglaf.

7. Which of the following descriptions fits Grendel and Grendel's mother best?

Correct Answer: A) Giant Monster.

8. Resolute:halfhearted, submissive, timid

Correct Answer: B) Antonym.

9. Fill in the blank:In times of sorrow, finding ..... in the arms of loved ones can provide great comfort.

Correct Answer: B) Solace.

10. Speech or conduct not natural to oneself

Correct Answer: A) Homely.

11. Were you pleased by our rather ..... discovery?

Correct Answer: A) Gruesome.

12. Beowulf had a swimming challenge with Brecca.

Correct Answer: A) Brave.

13. What is the meaning of affliction?

Correct Answer: D) A force that oppresses or causes suffering.

14. Epic poems were meant to be written down, not performed.

Correct Answer: B) False.

15. Respite means

Correct Answer: C) Recess.

16. Who invaded Great Britain next?

Correct Answer: D) The Angles and Saxons.

17. Grendel embodies the worst fears of the Norsemen. Thus, he

Correct Answer: A) Is a cultural body.

18. Select the correct term for the following definition:furiously angry

Correct Answer: C) Livid.

19. Your ..... are the people you know very well, but who aren't related to you.

Correct Answer: D) Kith.

20. Who stayed to try and help fight the dragon? (Beowulf Fights the Dragon)

Correct Answer: B) Wiglaf.