Beowulf Quiz 40 (20 MCQs)

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1. As an old man, Beowulf

Correct Answer: D) All of these.

2. Security guards sometimes must purge excessively rancorous fans from a stadium.

Correct Answer: A) True.

3. A ..... is a sign of things to come.

Correct Answer: C) Herald.

4. Poetry of the Anglo-Saxon period was passed down through what means?

Correct Answer: B) Oral Tradition.

5. After her slaughter at Herot, Grendel's mother takes these two items back to her lair:

Correct Answer: C) Grendel's arm and Hrothgar's closest friend.

6. Anglo Saxons were what religion before coming to Britannia and while first in Britannia

Correct Answer: C) Pagan.

7. Which term means use of light and dark shades?

Correct Answer: C) Lighting/color.

8. Because of Kurt's ..... personality, most people try to avoid him at work.

Correct Answer: C) Abrasive.

9. Who was the King of the Danes?

Correct Answer: B) Hrothgar.

10. All of Beowulf's men run away in fear except for .....

Correct Answer: B) Wiglaf.

11. What was the name of the people who lived in the North of England?

Correct Answer: C) Danelaw.

12. Why does Welthow praise Beowulf?

Correct Answer: A) She wants him to protect her sons.

13. Who converted King Ethelbert to Christianity in 597?

Correct Answer: B) Augustine.

14. What does it mean when the author say's "he was hungry for more than just rats?"

Correct Answer: B) Grendel was looking for humans to eat.

15. Who is the main protagonist in Beowulf?

Correct Answer: C) Beowulf.

16. An Anglo-Saxon King/leader would

Correct Answer: C) Be generous to his followers.

17. True or false:emotive language is language that creates an emotion in the reader.

Correct Answer: A) True.

18. Beowulf says, "'It is better to avenge a friend than to weep over him" . What does the word avenge mean?

Correct Answer: B) To seek justice or revenge for someone else.

19. On p. 14, the word 'torrents' means .....

Correct Answer: A) Strong, fast-moving currents of water.

20. Balm

Correct Answer: D) Something that has the effect of calming, soothing or comforting.