Epic Hero

What do the Dane warriors do to avoid Grendel after the attacks start?

•  hide beneath their beds
• sleep far from the hall
• rest during the day
• Run away to new lands

Why do the swords of Beowulf's men fail to harm Grendel?

• The men have brought dull swords
• The men are too weak to fight Grendel
• D. Grendel has put spells on their weapons
• Beowulf refuses to let his men fight

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Grendel finally shows fear when

• he runs back to his den.
• Beowulf's men attack him
• Beowulf first approaches him
• he is held fast in Beowulf's grip

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How do the Anglo-Saxons believe you achieve immortality?

• By being a good king
• By being intelligently superior to all others
• By being remembered for eternity for brave and selfless acts
• By being welcomed into the Hall of Herot

Why do Beowulf's men leave their weapons outside the Hall of Herot when entering to meet Hrothgar?

• They are tired from carrying them so far and need to rest
• They want Hrothgar to understand they are there as friends, not to attack
• Hrothgar's men stop them at the door and force then to leave their weapons
• They know weapons can not harm Hrothgar

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Why does Beowulf allow one of his warriors to be taken by Grendel before he attacks? 

•  So he can see how Grendel attacks
• So Grendel is distracted when he attacks
• He does not value that particular warrior
• Both A and B

Which of the following is a universal theme of Beowulf?

• Dragons and monsters await everyone
• A good leader is brave and fearless
• Kingdoms survive and prosper through warfare
• There will always be another kingdom to help

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During a story, an epic hero often battles supernatural forces and ________________. Gods and Goddesses also play a role.

• Nymphs
• giants
• monsters
• Sirens

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A hero is usually a person of high social standing like a great warrior or a _____________. 

•  god
• mortal
• child
• king

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Heroes often must struggle to overcome human weaknesses such as pride and temptation because they represent all _______________ throughout the story. 

• heroes
• humans
• gods
• monsters

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