"Beowulf" Reading Check

What type of poem is Beowulf?

• Narrative

• Epic

• Elegy

• Ode

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.5

What characteristics of epic poetry do you see in “Beowulf”? Select all correct answers!

• It uses formal and elegant language .

• It is a long narrative poem.

• It describes the exploits of a hero.

• It was originally passed down through word of mouth

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

To infer is to come to a judgment or conclusion based upon evidence. What can we infer about Hrothgar’s warriors?

• The warriors lack proper training.

• The warriors do not like their king.

• None of the warriors are as strong as Beowulf.

• The warriors are not scared of Grendel.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What evidence in the text supports the inference that none of the warriors are as strong as Beowulf? Choose all correct answers.

• Beowulf is from a different country.

• None of the warriors can defeat Grendel but Beowulf can.

• Grendel keeps eating the warriors.

• Beowulf thinks the warriors are weak.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Why does Beowulf want to fight Grendel without a sword or shield? Choose all correct answers.

• Beowulf wants to appear as brave as Grendel and Grendel does not use weapons.

• Defeating Grendel will prove to Beowulf that God is on his side.

• Beowulf is better at hand-to-hand combat than he is with a sword and shield.

• Beowulf's king may think less of him if he uses weapons.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9