Beowulf Quiz 30 (20 MCQs)

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1. What does an epic hero generally represent?

Correct Answer: D) National, cultural, or religious values.

2. How long did Beowulf rule the land?

Correct Answer: D) 50 years.

3. Since I did not understand the medical diagnosis, I asked my doctor to ..... the condition to me.

Correct Answer: D) Explicate.

4. Immediately prior to his death, Beowulf wants to see what?

Correct Answer: B) Some of the treasure.

5. Why do the swords of Beowulf's men fail to harm Grendel?

Correct Answer: D) Grendel has put spells on their weapons.

6. Which king decides to build a great meadhall?

Correct Answer: C) Hrothgar.

7. Anglo-Saxon culture developed around what?

Correct Answer: A) Clans.

8. Before the battle with Grendel, which character doubts Beowulf's ability to fight the monster?

Correct Answer: C) Unferth.

9. A type of flexible bodily amour usually made of linked metal loops

Correct Answer: A) Mail shirt.

10. If you ....., you express great satisfaction at the misfortune of others.

Correct Answer: D) Gloat.

11. What is the role of the Geats in Beowulf?

Correct Answer: A) The Geats are the tribe of Beowulf and play a significant role in the story.

12. What is the name of the monster Beowulf fights?

Correct Answer: D) Grendel.

13. The dragon's teeth are

Correct Answer: C) Venomous.

14. What is the definition of malignant?

Correct Answer: D) Evil in nature, influence, or effect.

15. Making twisting or turning motions

Correct Answer: C) Writhing.

16. King Hrothgar is from this country.

Correct Answer: B) Denmark.

17. Which word means to twist about in pain

Correct Answer: A) Writhe.

18. Work written in the middle of the 8th century.

Correct Answer: D) Beowulf.

19. What is another name for the Hero's Journey?

Correct Answer: A) Monomyth.

20. Which biblical person is Grendel connect to?

Correct Answer: C) Cain.