Beowulf Quiz
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9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem *Beowulf*, covering character relationships, plot events, setting details, and literary elements. The questions target 9th to 12th grade English literature students and require detailed knowledge of the epic's major characters (Beowulf, Hrothgar, Grendel, Unferth, Wealhtheow), key locations (Heorot hall, Denmark, Geatland), and pivotal plot points including Grendel's attacks, Beowulf's heroic deeds, and the climactic battle. Students must demonstrate comprehension of the poem's cultural context, understanding Anglo-Saxon concepts like the mead hall, the role of scops, and the warrior code. The quiz also tests students' grasp of literary analysis skills, including identifying the protagonist, understanding biblical allusions (Grendel's connection to Cain), and recognizing themes of fate, divine intervention, and heroism that permeate the epic narrative. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying British literature in grades 9-12. The assessment serves as an excellent tool for evaluating student comprehension after reading *Beowulf*, whether used as a summative assessment following a unit completion or as a review activity before discussing the epic's broader themes and literary significance. Teachers can implement this quiz for homework assignments to reinforce reading comprehension, as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before class discussions, or as formative assessment to identify areas where students need additional support. The comprehensive nature of the questions makes it particularly valuable for test preparation and ensuring students have mastered the foundational plot elements necessary for deeper literary analysis. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 and RL.11-12.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.9-10.3 and RL.11-12.3 for analyzing character development and plot progression, and RL.9-10.9 and RL.11-12.9 for understanding foundational works of literature and their cultural contexts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How dos Hrothgar know of Beowulf?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who taunts Beowulf in Herot?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is Beowulf's father?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does Grendel Live?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of Hrothgar's Wife?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is Beowulf From?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
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