"Beowulf" Reading Quiz

Why does Beowulf decide to travel to Denmark and King Hrothgar?

• He wants to compete in a competition of physical skill to show he is the greatest warrior.

• The Wise Ones encourage him to go, so he can save Geatland.

• He hears the tales of Grendel attacking Herot and wants to help Hrothgar.

• The sea simply sent his ship toward Denmark where he met Hrothgar.

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When Wulfgar greets Beowulf and his men, he says "My lord, the great king of the Danes, commands me to tell you..." Who is the great king of the Danes?

• Beowulf

• Hrothgar

• Higlac

• Healfdane

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Which of the following is NOT something Beowulf brags about to King Hrothgar when he arrives at Herot?

• Killed many enemies in war.

• Drove five great giants into chains and chased the rest off the planet.

• Hunted monsters from the ocean at night and killed them one by one.

• Destroyed Grendel's mother

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When Beowulf asks King Hrothgar to let him help with Grendel, he makes a special request. What is it?

• That he be able to find Grendel in his lair and kill him there.

• That Hrothgar let him have the thrown of Denmark if he beats Grendel

• That Beowulf be able to face Grendel alone without any weapons.

• That King Hrothgar have armor made for him before he faces Grendel.

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between King Hrothgar and Beowulf's father?

• Beowulf's father died -- allowing Hrothgar to take the throne.

• Beowulf's father came to Hrothgar to escape another tribe angry with him for killing one of their men.

• King Hrothgar fought for Beowulf's father in the prior war.

• King Hrothgar loved Beowulf's father's sister.

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How did the Danes respond to the Geats arrival in Denmark?

• They felt insulted, because they wanted to handle Grendel on their own.

• They were glad to have help and set up a partnership for taking on Grendel.

• They allowed Beowulf and his men to take over their place at Herot.

• They weren't there at all when Beowulf arrived.

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