BEOWULF EXAM

Match the following

• Grendel

• ANTAGNONIST

• BEOWULF

• King of The Geats

• Hrothgar

• The second monster that attacks Hrothgar

• Grendel's Mother

• PROTAGONIST

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which century was this story written?

• 16

• 6

• 26

• 17

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is author of the Epic Poem?

• Monsieur Wulf

• An unknown Monk

• John Steinbeck

• Prince Voldemor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

Excessive pride and being boastful is acceptable in 6th century literature is also known as...

• HUBRIS

• SYNCOPHANCY

• HARDONOME

• HELLINISTIC

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

Match the following

• BEOWULF

• BEOWULF CAN BE COMPARED TO WHAT MODER DAY SUPER HERO

• HROTHGAR

• SETS SAIL TO DENMARK TO FINLALY DEFEAT GRENDEL TO SAVE THE DANES

• SUPERMAN

• DAMASK STEAL SWORD

• IRON MAN

• BEOWULF IS OPPOSITE OF WHAT MODERN DAY HERO

• HRUNTING

• WHO IS UNABLE TO DEFEAT GRENDEL

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

Match the following and use your Beowulf and Character Traits and Contributions study guide as reference.

• WIGLAF

• Represents an archetype and embodies the ideals of Anglo-Saxon heroism, including bravery, honor, and self-sacrifice.

  
  

• HROTHGAR

•  Illustrates the theme of heroism and personal growth as he transforms from a critic to an admirer of Beowulf.

  
  

• UNFERTH

• represents the blurred lines between good and evil and the consequences of violence.

  
  

• BEOWULF

• -

  
  Exemplifies loyalty, duty, and the importance of a loyal companion in a hero's journey.

  
  

• GRENDEL'S MOTHER

• Demonstrates the importance of wise and just leadership and the challenges of ruling a kingdom.

  
  

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

1. What is the final challenge that Beowulf encounters?

2. CHOOSE TWO

3. AND

4. USE YOUR BEOWULF PRE-READ HANDOUT AS REFERENCE

• Grendel's Mother

• A treasure hoard

• A dragon

• Guarding Herot

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

1. What does the dragon, in the final battle, represent in Beowulf?

use Beowulf pre-read worksheet as reference.

• Greed and the destructive nature of power

• Beowulf would be King

• Defeat represents Hrothgar's leadership

• That Grendel's Mother would live infinitely

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

 Who represents loyalty, duty, and the ideal companion?

use character and contribution worksheet

• WYGLAF

• BEOWULF

• HROTHGAR

• UNFERTH

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

What character highlights the consequences of violence and the complex nature of good and evil.

use character and contribution worksheet as a reference

• Grendel's mother

• Grendel

• The Dragon

• The Geats disloyalty

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10