Beowulf Study Guide - English IV
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English
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10th - 12th Grade
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Ashlynn Wittchow
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
When Grendel’s mother comes to Herot after her son dies, she
Carries off her son’s body.
Steals Beowulf’s sword.
Steals Hrothgar’s treasure.
Carries off her son’s arm.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why does Beowulf not use weapons against Grendel?
It wouldn’t be a fair fight.
They won’t work against him.
He left his weapons in Geatland.
Higlac might think less of him.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What happened to the dragon’s treasure?
It was thrown in the sea.
It was buried with Beowulf.
It was returned to Geatland.
It was never found.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How does Beowulf die?
He is stabbed by Hrothgar.
He is killed by Grendel’s mother.
He is mortally wounded by the dragon.
He dies of old age.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Who stands by Beowulf during his final battle?
Unferth
Wiglaf
Hrothgar
Grendel
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Where is Beowulf buried?
in a tower by the sea
at sea
in Geatland
in Hrothgar's sacred burial grounds
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Grendel couldn’t harm Hrothgar’s throne because
it was build by giants
he couldn't reach it
it was protected by God
it was guarded
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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