Final Review

What is the definition of an epic poem?

• a long narrative poem

• a historically accurate poem

• a short unrhyming poem

• a poem about nature

What does the acronym EPIC represent regarding an epic hero?

• It stands for how amazing this poem is going to be

• It stands for characteristics of an archetypical epic hero

• It stands for the larger-than-life character of Beowulf.

• It stands for the heroic Anglo-Saxons

Which of the following does NOT characterize the Anglo-Saxons?

• They were Pagans who believed in many Gods.

• They believed in lucky charms and gems.

• They valued community, kinship, strength, courage, and leadership.

• They spoke the same language that we do today.

The Anglo-Saxons loved using alliteration, kennings, and caesuras because…

• It made them sound highly educated

• It made their stories sound good verbally

• It made their stories interesting to read silently

• It impressed their English teachers

"Beowulf" was first written in what language?

• Old English

• Latin

• Greek

• Spanish

"He found them sprawled in sleep suspecting nothing.” What is this an example of

• Alliteration

• Kenning

• Caesura

• Hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of a kenning?

• Sutton Hoo

• Ankle-Biter

• Thane

• Suffolk

What is the name of the hall that Hrothgar has built?

• Hrunting

• Higlac

• Thane

• Herot

What problem are the Danes facing?

• They are continuously hunted by Grendel's mother.

• The Geats are attempting to start a war with them.

• They are running out of food and starving.

• Grendel has been attacking them every night for 12 years.

Who does Grendel descend from?

• Moses

• Cain

• Beowulf

• Hrothgar