Beowulf Test 2019

Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?

• He wants to help by killing Grendel.

• He has been sent into exile by the king of Geatland.

• He needs Hrothgar's help against an enemy.

• He comes to seek shelter in Hrothgar's hall.

From which fact can the reader infer that Beowulf is honorable?

• Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.

• Higlac is Beowulf’s cousin.

• Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.

• Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster

What does this line mean?

The monster's/Thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws ….

• He is hungry.

• He has intelligence.

• He has sharp claws.

• He is not trustworthy.

Which of the following best summarizes the theme of Beowulf?

• Might makes right.

• Brains are superior to brawn.

• Wickedness cannot be defeated.

• Valor will triumph.

Why does Grendel's mother enter the narrative?

• To distract Beowulf

• To take revenge on Beowulf

• To continue the massacre

• To start a new race

What does the mead-hall Herot represent?

• Home

• Death

• Community

• War

How can the reader tell that Beowulf is a legendary story?

• It takes place a long time ago.

• The story involves warriors and battles.

• The hero is described as someone greater than all other men.

• The people in the story are called Geats and Danes.

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

• To bring home treasures from the rich kingdom

• To help Hrothgar by destroying a monster

• To win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragon

• To take over Higlac's throne

When the dying Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace, te gesture means that

• Beowulf has captured the monster's treasure.

• Beowulf wants Wiglaf to kill his comrades.

• Beowulf recognizes Wiglaf's superior strength in battle.

• Beowulf is padding on the rulership of Geatland to Wiglaf.

What details show the importance of Christian beliefs in the epic?

• the atmosphere of Herot

• the defeating of Grendel

• the creation story and Grendel being referred to as a descendant of Cain

• the origin of Beowulf