Beowulf Quiz 29 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which two quotes from Beowulf contain kennings renaming the two main characters? A canny pilot along the coast and currents

Correct Answer: A) Theory.

2. Using the sentence below, the correct definition of malevolent is:He could hear Her laughter, soft, malevolent, bloodthirsty.

Correct Answer: A) Vicious.

3. The fight takes place

Correct Answer: B) Near the sea.

4. Beowulf returns home to serve which king?

Correct Answer: A) Hygelac.

5. Grendel is motivated by all of the following EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D) His desire for forgiveness.

6. Which era of the English language existed between 400-1000 AD?

Correct Answer: A) Old.

7. What does 'Rising action' refer to?

Correct Answer: C) It is when problems get worse.

8. Who is the "wielder of wonder" ?

Correct Answer: C) God.

9. Discuss the use of imagery in Beowulf.

Correct Answer: D) Imagery is used to create vivid descriptions and evoke emotions in Beowulf.

10. Why does the envious Unferth mock Beowulf?

Correct Answer: A) Because Beowulf had lost a swimming competition.

11. What happened in 449 AD?

Correct Answer: D) The Anglos, Saxons, Jutes invaded England.

12. What does circumlocution mean?

Correct Answer: B) To talk around what you mean.

13. What are some common themes found in the prologue of Beowulf?

Correct Answer: A) Heroism, lineage, fate.

14. Who is King Hrothgar's father?

Correct Answer: B) The Healds.

15. Grendel's mother seeks:

Correct Answer: D) Revenge.

16. How does Beowulf fight Grendel?

Correct Answer: B) With his bare hands.

17. Where does the final battle take place?

Correct Answer: A) AHrothgar's mead hall.

18. What gave Beowulf insight to face trouble?

Correct Answer: B) Bees.

19. Which of the following options is NOT a synonym for infamous?

Correct Answer: D) Elevated.

20. To detest

Correct Answer: A) Loathe.