Beowulf PPT Quiz

The Anglo-Saxon period ranges from

• 4949-1066.

• 449-1066.

• 1066-1449.

• 10449-1066.

The Anglo-Saxon period ended with the

• Battle of Hastings.

• Battle with Grendel.

• Battle of William the Conqueror.

• French war.

Who were the individuals that performed and/or sung poems from memory in Old English.

• poets

• monks

• scops

• entertainers

Beowulf marks the beginning of English literature.

• True

• False

Beowulf is written in Middle English

• True

• False

A motif is

• a recurring metaphor or image in a work of literature

• a recurring kenning or image in a work of literature

• a recurring consonant sound in a work of literature.

• a recurring theme or image in a work of literature.

Select an allusion you would expect to recognize in the Beowulf poem.

• I would expect to recognize an allusion to Shakespeare.

• I would expect to recognize an allusion to the bible.

• I would expect to recognize an allusion to Old English.

• I would expect to recognize an allusion to gladiator customs.

Answer explanation

Scholars believe “The Beowulf Poet” was most likely a

• Baptist minister.

• Catholic clergy member.

• Pagan priest.

• Christian monk.

An epic hero must undertake a _____ to achieve something of tremendous value for himself and his _____ .

• journey / son

• quest / society

• dragon / soldiers

• battle / society

Which trait is not one of Beowulf's characteristics?

• valor

• selfness

• loyalty

• compassion