Beowulf Test Review

Beowulf believes that the outcome of all of his efforts is ultimately determined by

• God

• Fate

• God & Fate

• His physical strength

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Which of the following elements is shown to be most powerful in Beowulf's world?

• Water

• Fire

• Wind

• Iron

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How does Grendel respond to the realization that Beowulf will challenge his fighting skills?

• Angrily

• Joyfully

• Fearfully

• Defiantly

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The fire dragon is awakened by an act of

• Cowardice

• Defiance

• Greed.

• Violence.

Beowulf's preparation for battle against the fire dragon differs from his preparation for battle against Grendel in that Beowulf

• Carries weapons.

• Doesn’t boast.

• Doesn't seek fame

• It does not differ

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When Beowulf realizes that the battle with the fire dragon will go against him, he

• continues to fight.

• cures fate and blames God.

• orders his men to help him.

• quits and tries to negotiate a treaty.

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Why does Beowulf want Wiglaf to bring him the jewels from the fire dragon's castle?

• He is afraid that they will fall to others.

• He wants the comfort of seeing the prize he has won.

• He wants to make sure there is no other monster in the tower.

• He wants to see if Wiglaf is brave enough to succeed him.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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As Beowulf lay dying, his attitude toward his death is one of

• Acceptance.

• Anger

• Bitterness

• Fear

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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The storyteller’s moral warning about the power of gold & treasure implies that lust for gold

• always wins

• drives all of mankind's decisions

• is a necessary evil.

• is destructive for all men.

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Beowulf's deeds require tremendous

• Courage

• Friendship

• Generosity

• Trust

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