Beowulf Review

Which civilization was responsible for the epic poem Beowulf?

• Anglo-Saxons

• Romans

• Greeks

• Americans

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An epic poem celebrates a hero's deeds, and was passed down through oral traditions.

• True

• False

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Which language was Beowulf written in?

• Standard English

• Middle English

• Swedish

• Old English

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A kenning is....

• an older version of a simile

• a mini-riddle; usually 2-3 words

• a long poem; epic poem

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What was the name of the famous Mead Hall that Grendel attacks?

• Home

• Herot

• Hearth

• Hrothgar

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For how long does Grendel terrorize the Geats by attacking their Mead Hall?

• 10 years

• 1 year

• 12 years

• His whole life

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What biblical figure is compared to Grendel?

• Adam

• Cain

• Jesus

• Goliath

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Grendel attacks the Mead Hall because of the noise the men make and also because...

• they stole his land to build the building

• Hrothgar offended him

• Grendel was banished from the hall by God and men

• He was taking revenge for the killing of his mother

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What proof does Beowulf give King Hrothgar that he is up to the challenge of killing Grendel?

• He pulls a sword out of a stone

• He beats King Hrothgar in a fight

• He tells stories of previous battles with sea monsters

• He simply states that his reputation should be enough proof

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What is the prior connection between King Hrothgar and Beowulf?

• King Hrothgar paid a debt once for Beowulf's father

• Beowulf was a friend of Hrothgar's sons

• King Hrothgar is Beowulf's uncle

• Beowulf is in love with King Hrothgar's daughter

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