Beowulf

Beowulf can be described as

• handsome

• strong

• tender

• cowardly

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic hero

• superhuman strength

• supernatural or mythical beasts

• challenges from an opponent

• attainment of true love

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Beowulf offers his services as a

• builder

• warrior

• poet

• hunter

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Beowulf's society values which of the following

• wealth

• food

• courage

• safety

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Which of the following is closest in meaning to "Now Grendel's name has echoed in our land"?

• Grendel's deeds are spoken of by many.

• Grendel's name has been repeated over and over.

• Someone was talking about Grendel

• The country is going to be named after Grendel.

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Which of the following means about the same as "my hands shall fight for me"?

• No one can help me fight

• My opponent will not have a weapon

• I will use no weapons

• My trusted friend will help me fight.

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Which phrase is closest to "death was my errand"?

• I needed to die

• I was sent to kill the monster

• I needed to go away

• I was threatened by death

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What is the name of Beowulf's sword?

• Excalibur

• Hrunting

• Nasril

• Gallifrey

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Who helped Beowulf defeat the dragon?

• Lafwig

• Hedwig

• Wigton

• Wiglaf

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What was the name of the mead hall

• Tara

• Tardis

• Herman

• Herot

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