Beowulf - Quiz #2

From which group of people does Beowulf come?

• Brits

• Scots

• Danes

• Geats

Whom did Beowulf seek permission from before going to Denmark?

• His father, the King

• the Danes

• The wise ones of Geatland

• Hrothgar

How many men did Beowulf take with him to Herot?

• 0

• 14

• 30

• his whole army

Why did Beowulf come to Herot to meet King Hrothgar?

• He was asked to come save the day.

• Hrothgar sent a messenger to invite him.

• He heard about Grendel & wanted to help.

• He wanted to marry the princess as a reward.

Whom did Beowulf give thanks to for their easy crossing of the sea?

• Pagan gods

• God

• His men

• Hrothgar's wise one's

Who tells Beowulf there has been "no permission of my people for your landing here"?

• Hrothgar

• The Princess of Herot

• A Danish watchman

• Onslaught

What detail was notable concerning the Geats' appearance as they marched toward Herot?

• Their mail shirts were made of gold.

• Each helmet was gold with a boar's head on top.

• Their shields had an intricate design on them.

• They wore VIking-like helmets with horns sticking out.

Beowulf says his king is _____________.

• Hrothgar

• Woden

• Higlac

• Healfdane

When Beowulf enters meets the king and says, "Hail, Hrothgar," he is attempting to do what?

• taunt him

• show respect

• show disrespect

• trick him into thinking they're friends

What initial request does Beowulf make of Hrothgar?

• gold & land

• for the Geats to fight Grendel alone

• for Hrothgar to convert to paganism

• to marry Hrothgar's beautiful daughter