Word Choice Exam

On page 67, paragraph 1, the author says: "But Beowulf's chainmail resisted...". What does "chainmail resisted" mean in this context?

• Beowulf's armor was effective in protecting him.

• Beowulf's armor was too heavy to move.

• Beowulf's armor was too weak for the stabbings.

• Beowulf's armor became alive and fought back.

On page 68, towards the middle, the author states that the Danes and Geats' "...hope was fading". What is the purpose of this phrase?

• To illustrate the strength of the enemy

• To emphasize the happiness of the situation

• To demonstrate the worry the others had

• To demonstrate the courage of the warriors

On page 68, paragraph 7, King Hrothgar states, "'Let us return to Heorot Hall', he said sadly to the warriors around the lake".

Based on this phrase, what feelings was King Hrothgar transmitting?

• He was feeling optimistic.

• He was feeling hopeless.

• He was feeling content.

• He was feeling angry.

On page 70, paragraph 3, the author states that when Beowulf kills Grendel's mother, all the snakes and monstrous creatures in the lake "disappeared"? Based on this detail, what can we infer?

• Grendel's mother had control of the creatures.

• Beowulf was a powerful warrior.

• Grendel's mother was a loving and sweet creature.

• The lake was a place of death and sadness.

On page 70, paragraph 8, the author says that "Heorot Hall was in mourning". What does this mean?

• Heorot Hall was in a state of ruin and despair.

• The people of Heorot Hall were celebrating Beowulf's victory.

• Heorot Hall was in a state of joy and celebration.

• Everyone in the kingdom thought Beowulf died.

On page 74, paragraph 3, Hrothgar says to Beowulf, "Beware of pride, but tonight let's feast!". What is another way of saying this phrase?

• Be mindful of your friends, but let us celebrate tonight.

• Congratulations, but don't let your ego control you.

• Take caution in your happiness, but let us rejoice this evening.

• Stop your vanity and let us mourn tonight.

On page 74, paragraph 6, the author says, "He knew he was old, and that he would never see Beowulf again on middle-earth". What does this mean?

• Hrothgar will be leaving the kingdom in order to fight another war.

• Beowulf is a mythical creature that will never return to the physical world.

• Hrothgar understands that he will be dying soon.

• Beowulf is a spirit that will never return to earth.

On page 74, last paragraph, the author states that the "...Geats' boat sailed smoothly home". What does "sailed smoothly" mean in this context?

• The boat was moving quickly through the water.

• The boat was making a lot of noise.

• The boat was going in the wrong direction.

• The journey was proving to be easy.

On page 76, Beowulf returns to King Hygelac's hall. Which of the following best describes what is going on, on this page?

• King Hygelac is being praised by Beowulf for his efforts.

• Beowulf is being appreciated with gifts from King Hygelac.

• Beowulf is being scolded by King Hygelac for his actions.

• Beowulf is being challenged to a duel by King Hygelac.

Which of the following best explains the meaning of denotation?

• It is the different synonyms of a specific word.

• It is the meaning that one would find in any dictionary.

• It describes how a person may feel when they hear the word.

• It represents all the different types of figurative language.