This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Epic > Beowulf – Quiz 99 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Beowulf Quiz 99 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Absolutely trustworthy; unfailing; Certain A) Resolute. B) Assail. C) Theory. D) Infallible. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Infallible. 2. Which kenning contains alliteration? A) "hunter of men". B) "swan's way". C) "giver of gold". D) "shepherd of evil". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "giver of gold". 3. What is the narrator's commentary about the Danes' problem at the end of this section? A) The narrator says that Hrothgar and his people should have turned to God in their time of need. B) The narrator says that Hrothgar and his men should have gotten some backbone and faced Grendel. C) The narrator says that the Danes should have offered King Hrothgar as a sacrifice to Grendel. D) The narrator says that the Danes should have asked Mrs. Zorcik for advice on how to handle things. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The narrator says that Hrothgar and his people should have turned to God in their time of need. 4. After his victory, what does Beowulf do with Grendel's arm? A) Beowulf buries Grendel's arm as a sign of respect. B) Beowulf uses Grendel's arm as a weapon in his next battle. C) Beowulf returns Grendel's arm to Grendel's mother as a peace offering. D) Beowulf hangs Grendel's arm as a trophy in Herot. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Beowulf hangs Grendel's arm as a trophy in Herot. 5. What was the name of the king of the Danes? A) King Charles. B) Rodrigo. C) Hrothgar. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hrothgar. 6. The Celts are credited with building a rich tradition of ..... in early England. A) Fortified walls and archery. B) Storytelling and poetry. C) Pastry making. D) Modern language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Storytelling and poetry. 7. Beowulf's Hero Journey:Beowulf becomes king of the Geats and rules for fifty years. A) Resolution. B) Crisis. C) Result. D) New Life. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) New Life. 8. On Friday night, the Rosewood Eagles will ..... the Princeton Bulldogs in basketball! A) Furl. B) Assail. C) Extol. D) Resolute. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assail. 9. The pagans of England and Northern Europe believed in, or sought, "wyrd" or ..... A) A hero's death in battle. B) The fate that determines everything. C) Loyalty to one's lord. D) The supreme Nordic god. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The fate that determines everything. 10. What does Hrothgar warn Beowulf about in his speech? A) Hrothgar foreshadows to Beowulf that he will die because he continuously wants pride that will ultimately end in his demise. B) Hrothagar foreshadows that Beowulf will be a great warrior and he should continue to fight. C) Both choices. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hrothgar foreshadows to Beowulf that he will die because he continuously wants pride that will ultimately end in his demise. 11. The relative standing of someone professionally, personally, or socially is their: A) Reparation. B) Reprisal. C) Concept. D) Status. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Status. 12. Explain the purpose of diazeugma in Beowulf and how it contributes to the overall tone of the poem. A) Diazeugma in Beowulf is used to emphasize the importance of individual clauses or phrases, contributing to the overall tone of the poem. B) Diazeugma in Beowulf is used to create a sense of calm and relaxation, contributing to the overall tone of the poem. C) Diazeugma in Beowulf serves to connect multiple clauses or phrases with a single verb, creating a sense of urgency and momentum, contributing to the overall tone of the poem. D) Diazeugma in Beowulf is meant to confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understand, contributing to the overall tone of the poem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diazeugma in Beowulf serves to connect multiple clauses or phrases with a single verb, creating a sense of urgency and momentum, contributing to the overall tone of the poem. 13. Large fish-eating sea bird A) Gannet. B) Maw. C) Boons. D) Coffer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gannet. 14. Is a larger-than-life character figure who often embodies the ideals of a nation or race A) Elegy. B) Epic. C) Epic Hero. D) Figurative Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Epic Hero. 15. Cloudy, gloomy A) Taut. B) Murky. C) Loathsome. D) Pilgrimage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Murky. 16. In what time period was Beowulf set? A) Dark Ages. B) Age of Enlightenment. C) Renaissance. D) None of these answers are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dark Ages. 17. The dragon is considered a worthy opponent for Beowulf given the positive tone which he is described with. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. How do the Danes escape Grendel's murderous attacks? A) They run as far away as possible from Herot. B) They hide in the swamp where they know he won't go. C) They travel to the highest mountain where Grendel won't find them. D) They travel to Geatland to find a warrior that can defeat the monster. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They run as far away as possible from Herot. 19. Loyal follower; engages in fiery battle A) Unferth. B) Wiglaf. C) Edgetho. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wiglaf. 20. To fill by eating greedily A) Rift. B) Gorge. C) Breach. D) Marsh. 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