Beowulf Test

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

Beowulf's society values which of the following

• wealth

• food

• courage

• comfort

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The setting of an epic is...

• Small. Confined to one country.
• Small. Confined to one state.
• Vast. Covers many nations.
• None of the above.

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Poetry of the Anglo-Saxon period was passed down through what means?

• Books
• Oral Tradition
• Scrolls
• Teachers

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

• Abel
• Abraham
• Cain
• Moses

What is a kenning?

• two word metaphor used in place of a noun
• repetition of beginning consonant sounds
• giving non-human things human characteristics
• an understatement that illustrates the opposite of what it states

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Who/What were Danes?

• People from Sweden

• People from Denmark

• Beowulf's sword

• epic hero from Geat

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What proof does Beowulf offer that he is up to the challenge of defeating Grendel?

• He tells stories of his previous battles with men and monsters
• He challenges Hrothgar to a fight
• He pulls a sword from a stone
• He drinks Hrothgar's men under the table

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Why couldn't the men use their weapons against Grendel?

• They think they were tough

• Their swords were bewitched with a spell

• They were dull

• They didn't have any

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What does Beowulf hang as a trophy from the battle with Grendel?

• Grendel's head

• His sword

• A dragon Tooth

• Grendel's arm

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