"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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.