Which of the following allusions does the poet make in reference to Grendel?

Reference to History of the English Speaking People

Which of the following is not an element of the epic genre?

episodes important to the nation’s history

Which phrase best restates the underlined words in this quotation from Beowulf? “He who had come to them from across the sea, / Bold and strong-minded, had driven affliction / Off , purged Herot clean (lines 399–401).”

had rid the land of pain and suffering

had forced the evil monster from the hall

When Hrothgar’s warriors fight Grendel, “No one / waited for reparation from his plundering claws” (lines 72–73). In this context, the word reparation means:

wergild or compensation for an injustice

Which of the following passages contains a reference to the pagan religion of the past?

“And sometimes they sacrificed to the old stone gods, / Made heathen vows, hoping for Hell’s / Support, . . .”

“A powerful monster, living down / In the darkness, growled in pain, impatient / As day after day the music rang / Loud in that hall. . . .”

“. . . He was spawned in that slime, / Conceived by a pair of those monsters born / Of Cain, . . .”

“ . . . sailors / Have brought us stories of Herot, the best / Of all mead-halls, deserted and useless . . .”

In Beowulf, Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon because

in the past they had promised to repay Beowulf’s kindness with their lives.

then Beowulf’s comrades can claim the monster’s treasure.

it will increase Beowulf’s chance of victory.

Beowulf is too old and sick to fight.

In part 7, in what ways does Beowilf compare his defeat of the sea monsters to a feast?

He serves then his sword for the feast, and they die at the bottom of the sea from eating the "food" or what he serves them.

He seized the monsters, drew them swiftly in toward the bottom, swimming with them to the depths of the water.

Beowulf loves to celebrate drinking mead and feasting with his fellow comrades until the break of dawn and passing out.

The characteristics of an epic hero include all of the following except:

reflects the values of his or her culture

How did the English language gain respect as a language of culture?

King Alfred and his Chronicles of the English language

The invasion of England by the great Roman Empire

The continued legacy of the bards and oral traditions

Celtic stories and legends told over time

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following does not reflect the oral tradition of the epic Beowulf ?

a. Before it was written down, the story of Beowulf was preserved for generations by word of mouth.

b. Beowulf reflects the cultural tradition of telling stories in the mead-halls.

c. When the thanes feasted, the King gave the best portion of meat to the bravest warrior.

d. Scops memorized and recited the poetic verses of Beowulf as a form of entertainment.

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In Beowulf, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar’s kingdom?

a. to bring home treasures from that rich kingdom

b. to gain fame for themselves

c. to win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragon

d. to take over Higlac’s throne

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What does this line mean in Beowulf? "The monster was quick with his thoughts as he was quick with his claws."

He has sharp claws.

He is not trustworthy.

He has intelligence.

He is hungry.

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Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of kenning?

a. “ ‘Higlac is my cousin and my king; the days / Of my youth have been filled with glory.’ ”

b. “Their guide reined in his horse, pointing / To that hall, built by Hrothgar for the best / And bravest of his men . . .”

c. “The high hall rang, its roof boards swayed, / And Danes shook with terror.”

d. “ ‘. . . I have come so far, / Oh shelterer of warriors and your people’s loved friend, / That this one favor you should not refuse me . . . ’ ”

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From which fact can the reader infer that the character Beowulf is honorable?

Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.

Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster.

Higlac is Beowulf’s cousin.

Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.

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Grendel’s mother kills Hrothgar’s best friend and

Favorite dog

Carries off Grendel’s arm

son

Steals his treasure

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Beowulf says he won’t use weapons against Grendel because

It wouldn’t be a fair fight

They won’t work against him

He left them behind in Geatland

Higlac might think less of him

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Beowulf 1

Which of the following does not reflect the oral tradition of the epic Beowulf ?

In Beowulf, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar’s kingdom?

What does this line mean in Beowulf? "The monster was quick with his thoughts as he was quick with his claws."

Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of kenning?

From which fact can the reader infer that the character Beowulf is honorable?

Grendel’s mother kills Hrothgar’s best friend and

Beowulf says he won’t use weapons against Grendel because

Grendel couldn’t harm Hrothgar’s throne because

Grendel caused problems for the Danes for

Which of the following allusions does the poet make in reference to Grendel?

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