Beowulf Chapters 1-8 Quiz

The King of the Danes is named?

• Wealthowe

• Beowulf

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

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What was the name of the meadhall in the story?

• Beowulf

• Heorot

• Hrothgar

• Scyldings

What was the name of the monster that "dwelt in the darkness, full of envy and anger"?

• Grendel

• Beowulf

• Hrothgar

• Heorot

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Which Biblical figure was supposed to be the kin of the monster in the story?

• Cain

• Abel

• God

• Moses

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How long was the kingdom tormented and tortured by the monster?

• 1 year

• Six years

• 12 years

• hundred years

How many thanes were killed by the monster at the start of the conflict in the story?

• 20

• 30

• 2

• 18

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what were the thanes doing when they were "snatched" by the monster?

• sleeping

• guarding the castle

• having a party

• eating at a feast

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What is the name of the Geat who sailed across the sea to save the kingdom from the monster?

• Hrothgar

• Wiglaf

• Unferth

• Beowulf

Which character "spoke quarrelsome words" about the Geat and challenged his stories of bravery?

• Unferth

• Beowulf

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgar

Right now, who would be considered the "antagonist" of this story?

• Beowulf

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

• Heorot

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