Beowulf overview

What is the genre or type of writing of Beowulf?

• historical fiction
• romance
• epic poem
• nonfiction

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In what language was Beowulf originally written?

• modern English
• Old English
• Shakespearean English
• middle English

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What are some of the major themes in Beowulf?

• love, honesty and fame
• loyalty, bravery, and courage
• ambition and dishonesty
• optimism and the search for truth

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Who might have written the epic poem Beowulf?

• a king or queen
• a farmer or peasant
• a monk or court poet
• a warrior or soldier

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In what years was Beowulf probably written?

• 2nd to 3rd century A.D.
• 8th to 10th century A.D.
• 16th to 17th century A.D.
• 12th to 13th century

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Which religion was spreading across Europe during the time of Beowulf?

• Buddhism
• Islam
• paganism
• Christianity

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Which is NOT true about Beowulf and its influence in the English language and culture?

• It was written by King Henry VII.
• It tells a story of good vs. evil
• It is entertaining.
• It has themes of bravery, loyalty, and courage.

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What almost happened to the epic poem during history?

• The poem almost burned in a fire.
• The poem was stolen by thieves.
• The poem was sold for 3 million dollars.
• The poem was lost forever.

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How many monsters will Beowulf fight in the poem?

• two
• one
• twenty
• three

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Where could you see a copy of the Beowulf poem today?

• National Archives in Washington, D.C.
• The British Library
• The British Museum in London
• The Vatican in Rome

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