Beowulf Test

Based on the excerpt of this poem, Beowulf may be described as

• handsome

• strong

• tender

• cowardly

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

• superhuman strength

• involvement with strange creatures

• challenges from an opponent

• attainment of true love

Beowulf seeks the King's support because

• there is a monster to be defeated

• he wants money for his adventure

• he is injured and needs medical care

• he wants someone to back him up in battle

Beowulf offers his services as a

• builder

• warrior

• athlete

• hunter

The excerpt from Beowulf shows that the society values

• wealth

• food

• courage

• safety

Which paraphrase is closest in meaning to "Now Grendel's name has echoed in our land"?

• Grendel's deeds are spoken by many.

• Grendel's name has been repeated over and over.

• Someone was just talking about Grendel.

• The county is going to be named after Grendel.

What paraphrase is closest in meaning to "God must decide who will be given to deaths cold grip"?

• God will choose who will die in battle.

• God will know which of us is the strongest.

• God will choose to put us both to death.

• God will give us what we deserve.

Which paraphrase is closest in meaning to "death was my errand"?

• I needed to die.

• I was sent to kill the monster.

• I needed to go away.

• I was threatened by death.

Beowulf is speaking directly to

• Grendel

• Hrothgar

• Higlac

• Herot

What paraphrase is closest in meaning to "my hands shall fight for me"?

• No one can help me fight.

• My opponent will not have a weapon.

• I will use no weapons.

• My trusted friend will help me fight.