Beowulf Quiz - ACIV

Who is the king of the Danes (Denmark)?

• Beowulf
• Hrothgar
• Wiglaf
• Higlac

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Who/What was Hrunting?

• A mead hall

• Beowulf's loyal kinsman

• Beowulf's sword

• King of the Danes

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What is Herot?

• Beowulf's Mead Hall
• Wiglaf's Mead Hall
• Hrothgar's Mead Hall
• The Monster's Lair

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What is the conflict at the beginning of the story?

• Beowulf is in a battle with sea creatures

• Beowulf attacks Denmark

• Grendel attacks Hrothgar's men

• Wiglaf attacks Denmark

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Which is an example of alliteration?

• Free of evil, fight

• and your ship

• mead-halls

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Which of the following is an example of a kenning?

• Strong-hearted wakeful-sleeper

• The warrior wandered into the water

• With glory in your heart! Purge Herot

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How many men were killed in the first attack, and how many years did Herot stand empty?

• 10 / 10

• 20 / 11

• 30/12

• 40/13

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Who are Beowulf's men and how many does he bring with him to Herot?

• Danish / 10
• Geats / 14
• Swedish / 11
• Nords / 15

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Why does Beowulf travel to Denmark?

• He has heard of Grendel and his attacks
• He wants to conquer Denmark and Hrothgar
• He wants to marry Hrothgar's daughter
• He wants to join forces with the monsters

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Why doesn't Beowulf get a warm welcome when he arrives in Denmark?

• He and his men have weapons
• He came unannounced
• The watchmen thinks they might be pirates
• All of the above

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