This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 73 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 73 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which quote demonstrates that Beowulf isn't just strong but has HEROIC strength? A) 'They had seen me bolstered in the blood of enemies.'. B) 'When I was younger, I had great triumphs.'. C) 'All knew of my awesome strength.'. D) 'He was the mightiest man on earth.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 'He was the mightiest man on earth.'. 2. What does big; bulky mean? A) Mighty. B) Miniscule. C) Massive. D) Meaningful. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Massive. 3. Who is the "she" referenced in Canto 19? A) Queen Wilthow. B) Queen High. C) Grendel's Mother. D) Grendel's Aunt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Grendel's Mother. 4. How did Beowulf and his men travel back home? A) By foot. B) By ship. C) By dragon. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By ship. 5. What discovery lead to the belief that Anglo Saxons were talented artists? A) Anglo Saxon Burial Mound. B) Anglo Saxon houses. C) Anglo Saxon burial ship. D) Anglo Saxon weapons. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anglo Saxon burial ship. 6. The mead-hall was called A) Hrothgar. B) Heorogar. C) Good. D) Heorot. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Heorot. 7. Fill in the blank:The Firedrake made many brave soldiers ....., despite them showing bravery their whole lives. A) Cringe. B) Bemused. C) Writhe. D) Cower. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cower. 8. Who seeks revenge for Grendel's death? A) His wife. B) Her daughter. C) His mother. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) His mother. 9. Honor, morality, loss, love, goodness, etc. are examples of ..... A) Mood. B) Tone. C) Abstract concepts. D) Verbal irony. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Abstract concepts. 10. Classify the structure of the following sentence:As soon as she gets home, I will ask my mom if I can order pizza. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complex. 11. A need or desire that energizes and directs behavior A) Irony. B) Honor. C) Motivation. D) Determination. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Motivation. 12. How many parts is Beowulf divided into? A) 3. B) 10. C) 5. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3. 13. How many men did Grendel take with him the first night he attacked? A) 15. B) 30. C) 2. D) 100. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 30. 14. What was a common practice of burial during Beowulf's time frame? A) Thrown into the sea. B) Cremation / burned to set the soul free. C) Encased in a tomb. D) Just buried. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cremation / burned to set the soul free. 15. How do Hrothgar and the warriors misinterpret what they see in the lake? A) They think the blood in the water is Beowulf's. B) They think the blood in the water is Grendel's. C) They think the blood in the water is Grendel's mother's. D) They think Beowulf has drowned since there is no blood. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They think the blood in the water is Beowulf's. 16. Purposeful, determined A) Resolute. B) Scorn. C) Canny. D) Surge. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Resolute. 17. Discuss the significance of diazeugma in Beowulf in relation to the theme of heroism. A) Diazeugma is used to downplay the heroic actions of the protagonist in Beowulf. B) Diazeugma has no significance in Beowulf in relation to the theme of heroism. C) Diazeugma emphasizes the heroic actions of the protagonist in Beowulf. D) Diazeugma highlights the cowardice of the protagonist in Beowulf. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diazeugma emphasizes the heroic actions of the protagonist in Beowulf. 18. Great enjoyment A) Purge. B) Livid. C) Relish. D) Pilgrimage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Relish. 19. Why doesn't Grendel ever touch the throne? A) It is protected by God. B) It belongs to Grendel's mother. C) Grendel isn't interested in King Hrothgar. D) There are always soldiers guarding it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is protected by God. 20. Which of the following is NOT a quality of the epic hero? A) He does superhuman deeds. B) He goes on a journey to defeat a monster and prove himself. C) He does everything for glory and is not afraid to boast of his accomplishments. D) He will sacrifice his honor for the greater good. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He will sacrifice his honor for the greater good. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGenres QuizzesBeowulf Quiz 1Beowulf Quiz 2Beowulf Quiz 3Beowulf Quiz 4Beowulf Quiz 5Beowulf Quiz 6Beowulf Quiz 7Beowulf Quiz 8Beowulf Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books