
Beowulf Test
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
In Beowulf, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar's kingdom?
to bring home treasures from that rich kingdom
to win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragon
to help Hrothgar by destroying a monster
to take over the throne of Higlac
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
From which fact in Beowulf can the reader infer that Beowulf is honorable?
Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.
Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster.
Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.
Higlac is Beowulf's cousin.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
In Beowulf, how does Grendel die?
Beowulf grips Grendel and chokes him to death.
Hrothgar and Beowulf attack Grendel with iron spears.
In one-to-one combat, Beowulf tears off Grendel's arm.
The companions of Beowulf attack Grendel with their swords.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What seems to be Grendel's main reason for attacking the Danes in Herot?
jealousy
revenge
punishment for theft
desire for treasure
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
What seems to be Beowulf's main reason for coming to help the Danes?
desire for power
desire for treasure
desire for fame and glory
desire for revenge
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Which statement shows one of the conventions of an epic poem?
Higlac was the king of the Geats and Beowulf's uncle.
In mist, invisibly following them from the edge of the marsh.
...of ivory, iron, and wood...
the Danes started in new terror, cowering in their beds
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Why does Grendel's mother attack Herot?
to save her son
to claim its riches
to feed her family
to avenge her son
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