Beowulf Review
Authored by Ana Carraway
English
11th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which story element demonstrates the influence of Christianity in Beowulf?
The warriors exchange weapons before commencing battle.
Beowulf seeks great treasures as prizes from battles in order to ensure his fame.
The monster Grendel and his mother are descendants of Cain.
A band of scops sing poems of praise in Beowulf's honor.
Answer explanation
In the Biblical story of Cain and Abel, Cain sins by killing his brother Abel. In Beowulf, Grendel is said to be a descendant of Cain.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not characteristic of epic heroes?
They are of divine or noble birth.
They are tasked with rescuing a princess.
They have superhuman strength.
They reflect the values of their culture.
Answer explanation
Epic heroes usually have divine or noble ancestry, possess superhuman strength or skills, and reflect the values of their culture.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is often used to elevate the language of an epic story?
Exaggeration and a serious tone
Settings that take place on distant planets
A war between two different civilizations
Personification and cliffhangers
Answer explanation
Epics are told in a serious tone, and they tend to exaggerate details on a grand scale, such as lengthy speeches or extensive lists of treasures.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a compound word or phrase that substitutes for a noun or name?
Alliteration
Caesura
Kenning
Rhyme
Answer explanation
A kenning is a compound word or phrase that substitutes for a noun or name, such as whale-path.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a pause that divides a line of poetry into two parts?
Alliteration
Caesura
Kenning
Rhyme
Answer explanation
A caesura is a pause that divides a line of poetry into two parts, such as "Then let from his breast, // for he burst with rage."
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which story element demonstrates the influence of Scandinavian warrior culture in Beowulf?
Beowulf lives his whole life without having any children of his own.
Wiglaf inherits the throne because he proves his worth in honoring the values of loyalty and kinship.
The sword Hrunting fails to help Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother.
After Beowulf slays Grendel's mother, the hall lights up as bright as "heaven's candle."
Answer explanation
Wiglaf is the only warrior who holds true to the Scandinavian values of honor and kinship. Thus, he faithfully battles by Beowulf's side and later inherits the throne.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which literary device helps establish mood in Old English poetry?
Alliteration
Imagery
Negative connotations
Descriptive language
Answer explanation
Alliteration such as blundering back with the butchered corpses creates a barbaric mood.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
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