Beowulf Quiz 36 (20 MCQs)

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1. An antonym of reclusive is

Correct Answer: B) Social.

2. What advice does Hrothgar give Beowulf?

Correct Answer: D) Choose eternal rewards, don't allow pride and power to control him.

3. What is Beowulf's future when he returns to Geatland?

Correct Answer: B) He becomes king of the Geats.

4. The throat, the contents of the stomach, the contents of the stomach.

Correct Answer: B) Gorge.

5. Which theme fits best?-Beowulf traveled with his men to come help the Danes

Correct Answer: D) Generosity.

6. The fact that Grendel is related to Cain and therefore is related to the oldest evil is what literary term?

Correct Answer: B) Allusion.

7. When does Grendel terrorize Heorot?

Correct Answer: B) Night.

8. Who is the Danish King?

Correct Answer: D) Hrothgar.

9. After King Hygelac died, Beowulf was offered the throne to be king. What did he do?

Correct Answer: C) Refused because the King's Hygelac young son was the true heir.

10. What is "mankind's enemy" an example of?

Correct Answer: B) Theory.

11. The "land of the Geats" is in modern-day:

Correct Answer: B) Sweden.

12. Leave something to someone once dead

Correct Answer: C) Bequeath.

13. What does King Hrothgar decide to build?

Correct Answer: C) A mead-hall.

14. How many years has Grendel terrorized the Danes?

Correct Answer: D) 12.

15. Was Beowulf the one to defeat the fire dragon with his own two hands?

Correct Answer: B) False.

16. Because heroes are incredibly strong and courageous, they often seem ..... to the readers.

Correct Answer: D) Super-human.

17. Which thane stays loyal and comes to Beowulf's aid?

Correct Answer: D) Wiglaf.

18. What is the one weapon Beowulf is taking with him into battle?

Correct Answer: C) A shield.

19. "Whale's home" and "provider of gifts" are examples of

Correct Answer: C) Kennings.

20. For what reason does Grendel attack Herot?

Correct Answer: A) He is annoyed by the noise.