Beowulf TEST

Beowulf can be described as

• handsome

• strong

• tender

• cowardly

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic hero

• superhuman strength

• supernatural or mythical beasts

• challenges from an opponent

• attainment of true love

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Beowulf's society values which of the following

• wealth

• food

• courage

• safety

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What was the name of the mead hall

• Tara

• Tardis

• Herman

• Herot

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Grendel's mother took what from the mead hall

• Beowulf's sword

• Their mead supply

• Hrothgar's helmet

• Grendel's arm

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True or False:  Beowulf is the oldest known English epic poem.

• True
• False

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Grendel is a demon who is descended from what biblical character?

• Abel
• Abraham
• Cain
• Moses

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Poetic device of repeating consonant sounds at the beginnings of words.

• An Epithet

• A Kenning

• A Ceasura

• Alliteration

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Where do Grendal and his mother live?

• Cave

• Lake

• Herot

• Woods

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How many winters did Grendel terrorize Herot?

• 150 years

• 6 years

• 30 years

• 12 winters/years

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