Beowulf Practice

Given Grendel's reaction to the Danes' singing in the mead-hall, the reader can infer that _______________.

• Grendel hates goodness and that joy causes him pain.

• Grendel loves goodness and longs to be a part of the celebration.

• Grendel hates the Geats and eagerly awaits their arrival.

• Grendel hates the Danes and eagerly awaits their departure.

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Grendel is motivated by all of the following EXCEPT

• His greed

• His evil nature

• His banishment and exile

• His desire for forgiveness

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Based on the excerpt above, the journey undertaken by Beowulf and his men could best be characterized as:

• Effortless

• Rash

• Perilous

• Miraculous

• Arduous (difficult)

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The fact that Grendel is related to Cain and therefore is related to the oldest evil is what literary term?

• alliteration

• allusion

• kenning

• simile

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The reason behind keeping Grendel's arm shows that Beowulf needs a ___________ to further his chances of _____________.

• champion, winning

• trophy, immortality in history

• woman, offspring

• hero, making it through the night

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When Hrothgar and Hygelac are both referred to as "treasure-givers" this is an example of a(n):

• metaphor

• euphemism

• simile

• kenning

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Beowulf's tone when speaking with Hrothgar after defeating Grendel's mother can be characterized as:

• Egotistical and full of himself

• Superstitious and over the top

• Nonchalant and proud

• Humble and straightforward

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To whom does Beowulf attribute his successes?

• Himself

• His army

• God

• Pagan gods

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King Hrothgar's statement to Beowulf allows the reader to the reader to infer that:

• Beowulf will eventually rule Denmark as their king

• Beowulf has equal authority with King Hrothgar because they are friends

• Beowulf has achieved Anglo Saxon immortality and renown

• Beowulf will never stop fighting battles to protect Denmark

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How is Beowulf immortalized?

• The Geats construct a tower/barrow in his memory.

• The Danes construct a tower/barrow in his memory.

• His descendants are as countless as the stars.

• Thy Geats display his armor and treasure for all who come to visit.

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