Beowulf Review Two

What are two reasons the Geat elders do not discourage Beowulf from challenging Grendel?

• The "omens" say he will succeed

• They have seen his success before

• They know he won't listen anyway

• They don't care if he leaves

What does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar?

• Beowulf asks to fight Grendel.

• Beowulf asks for gold.

• Beowulf asks for a ship.

• Beowulf asks to be friends.

How does Beowulf fight Grendel?

• With a sword.

• With his bare hands.

• With a spear.

• He runs away.

What is an epic?

• A story that takes place in poetic form

• A story that details the adventure of a hero

• A story that takes place in a faraway place

• A story that takes place in a distant time

Before written documentation, how were most stories passed down?

• They made new ones up every time they wanted to tell a story

• Through memorization and oral tradition

• Through pictures

Which poetic device utilizes the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

• Alliteration

• Caesura

• Kenning

Which poetic device utilizes a pause dividing words in a line of poetry, giving a hard, chant-like rhythm?

• Alliteration

• Caesura

• Kenning

Which poetic device is a metaphorical compound word or phrase substituted for a thing or a name?

• Alliteration

• Caesura

• Kenning

Why does Grendel attack the hall?

• He was upset he wasn't invited to the party.

• He dislikes the noise and songs they sing.

• He doesn't like Beowulf.

• He is hungry.

How long does Grendel rule "in defiance of right"?

• 12 years

• 6 years

• 3 years

• 1 year