How do you know that Beowulf is an honorable man?

He refuses to use a sword to fight Grendel because Grendel is unarmed.

He is willing to risk his life in order to earn fame by killing Grendel.

He is a known follower of Higlac.

His father was the great Edgetho, a famous warrior.

What a theme in Beowulf?

Good always triumphs in the end.

Why does Wiglaf tell his comrades they should help Beowulf fight the dragon?

They had promised to help Beowulf when he needed it, and they owe it to him.

Together they can win and get the dragon's gold.

Beowulf is too old to fight any more on his own.

They can share Beowulf's fame if they kill the dragon.

What does it mean when Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace?

Beowulf is making Wiglaf ruler of Geatland.

Beowulf wants wiglaf to kill his cowardly companions

Bowulf realizes Wiglaf is the strongest warrior.

Beowulf is rewarding Wiglaf for saving his life.

How do you know that Beowulf is an epic poem?

It is a long poem that tells the story of a legendary hero

It is a poem about terrible monsters and dragons

It tells about real events and real people of long ago.

It was not written down at first but was told by storytellers.

Why does Beowulf want a tower built for him?

to remind people of his life and famous deeds

to warn people not to make war on Geatland

to serve as a landmark for sailors from afar

to protect the treasure that came from the dragons' tower.

In what situation might someone most need solace?

the discovery of a great treasure

Why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar's kingdom?

to help Hrothgar by destroying a monster

to bring home treasures from that rich kingdom.

to win glory by slaying a fire breathing dragon.

Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of a kenning?

I have come so far, oh shelterer of warriors and your people's loved friend

"Higlac is my cousin and my king

Their guide reined his horse pointing to the hall built by Hrothgar for the best and the bravest of men

The high hall rang, its roof boards swayed and Danes shook with terror

Which is the best paraphrase of the following passage from the poem? "So the living sorrow of Healfdane's son/Simmered, bitter and fresh, and no wisdom/Or strength could break it; that agony hung/ On king and people alike...

Hrothgar felt a strong and unending sorrow that he had no power to overcome. it affected both him and his subjects.

The king was in agony and out of his mind because of what his people had done to him.

Grendel was furious at the Danes, and so he inflicted great pain on the king and his people

Hrothgar felt an endless sorrow he couldn't get rid of.

What motivates Grendel to murder Hrothgar's subjects?

He is exiled and cursed, and the singing in the mead hall angers him.

He's angry because Hrothgar refuses to acknowledge him as his son

His mother is jealous of Hrothgar's wife

Why doesn't Grendel kill Hrothgar?

Hrothgar's throne is protected by God

Grendel wouldn't kill his father.

Grendel wants Hrothgar to feel like a failure as he watches his men die

Before the fight with Grendel's mother, what request does Beowulf make of Hrothgar?

Take care of my men and be their king

Tell my father I want him to be proud

Tell Unferth he was right about the swimming match

Why does Beowulf decide to use weapons against the dragon?

The dragon's fire breath is a significant problem and a weapon might be needed.

He is too old to fight with his bare hands.

Technology has improved over the past 50 years and swords are more effective.

Dragons are deathly afraid of knight's swords.

What does Wiglaf make sure Beowulf sees before he dies?

The gold an jewels taken from the dragon's hoard

The carcass of the dragon, dead and bleeding

The tower they will build for him after he dies

The book of memories from his legendary fight with Grendel

Beowulf Test Review

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Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?

He wants to help Hrothgar by killing Grendel.

He has been sent in to exile by the king of Geatland.

He needs Hrothgar's help against an enemy.

He comes to seek shelter in Hrothgar's hall.

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Beowulf is King of the Geats for 50 years following his defeat of Grendel and Grendel's mother.

Beowulf kills Grendel's mother with a magic bow and arrow.

Beowulf defeats Grendel by ripping his arm off.

A scop is a story teller.

A caesura is a break in the middle of the line of poetry and is typical of Anglo-Saxon poetry.

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To what does the poet give credit for Beowulf's victory over Grendel's mother?

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