Beowulf Test Review

1. Which of the following DOES NOT reflect the oral tradition of the epic Beowulf?

• Before it was written down, the story of Beowulf was preserved for generations by word of mouth.

• Beowulf reflects the cultural tradition of telling stories in the mead-halls.

• When the Danes feasted, the King gave the best portion of meat to the bravest warrior.

• Scops memorized and recited the poetic verses of Beowulf as a form of entertainment.

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2. When do most scholars believe Beowulf was written?

• 8th century

• 11th century

• 9th century

• 14th century

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The only thing that can destroy Herot is...

• wind

• fire

• water

• earth

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What towered "high to reach heaven" and "strong to withstand the buffet of war?"

• Herot

• Grendel

• Beowulf

• The Catholic Church

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Which of the following allusions does the poet make in reference to Grendel?

• Reference to the Anglo-Saxons

• Reference to History of the English Speaking People

• Biblical story of Job

• Biblical story of Cain

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What does Grendel hate the sound of?

• a warrior's battle cry

• snoring

• men's voices

• the harp

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What are Hrothgar and his warriors doing when Grendel first enters Herot?

• sleeping

• dancing

• feasting

• arguing

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What does Grendel do with the men he takes from Herot?

• He throws them off a cliff

• He feeds them to sea serpents

• He uses them as slaves

• He takes them from the mead hall

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Grendel caused problems for the Danes for...

• a decade

• 20 years

• one winter

• 12 years

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Grendel couldn't harm Hrothgar's throne because...

• It was protected by God

• It was built by giants

• It was guarded

• He couldn't reach it

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