Which of the following is true of Beowulf’s men?

They are asleep when Grendel arrives.

They are still on the ship when Grendel arrives.

They run out of the hall when Grendel arrives.

They actually do more to defeat Grendel than Beowulf does.

Where does Grendel actually die?

in the hall where he fights Beowulf

What trophy or trophies does Beowulf take after defeating Grendel’s mother?

Grendel’s head and part of a sword

a pile of gold necklaces and a harp

In what country does Beowulf’s final battle take place?

Geatland (the land of the Geats)

Denmark (the land of the Danes)

Who (eventually) is dead after Beowulf’s battle with the third monster?

Beowulf and the monster, but not Wiglaf

Beowulf, the monster, and Wiglaf

Which statement is true of Beowulf’s warriors?

They do what they are supposed to in Beowulf’s first battle of the book, but not in his final battle.

They do what they are supposed to in Beowulf’s final battle, but not in his first battle of the book.

They do what they are supposed to in both Beowulf’s first battle of the book and his final battle.

They do not do what they are supposed to in either Beowulf’s first battle of the book or his final battle.

Which of the following does NOT contain alliteration?

to the shore of ocean; a ring-prowed boat

from a friendless foundling, a feeble

whereby God punished the grievous guilt

of his blood was begotten an evil brood

Choose the best alliteration definition:

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words.

The repetition of vowel sounds in close proximity.

The repetition of consonant sounds in unstressed syllables.

At the beginning of the poem (lines 19-23), there is a Biblical allusion to Cain, who killed his brother Abel. Select the two reasons why this allusion is significant.

It explains why Grendel is evil and murderous.

It shows that loyalty (to leader, family, etc.) is an important value in Anglo-Saxon society.

It reveals key details about Beowulf's heritage.

It shows that Grendel's mother's motives are somewhat justified.

It highlights the contrast between Beowulf and King Hrothgar.

What is the definition of comitatus?

the group of warriors loyal to a king

the agreement between a king and his warriors

A gap in a line of poetry where the performer pauses/breathes

a compound noun in which the two nouns together mean a different noun

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What group of people does Beowulf belong to?

Danes

Swedes

Geats

Saxons

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What group of people does Hrothgar belong to?

Danes

Swedes

Geats

Saxons

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who is the king of the Danes when the main action of this epic begins?

Higlac

Beowulf

Unferth

Hrothgar

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who is the king of the Geats when this story begins?

Higlac

Beowulf

Unferth

Hrothgar

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

According to the poem, what is the best way for a king to keep his warriors loyal?

generosity

intimidation

an appeal to patriotism

compliments

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who is the first person to greet Beowulf when he travels to another country near the beginning of the book?

a coast guard/lieutenant

a priest

a mead-hall servant

the king

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who or what is Grendel?

a rival king

a dragon

a murderous monster

a witch

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Beowulf Review

What group of people does Beowulf belong to?

What group of people does Hrothgar belong to?

Who is the king of the Danes when the main action of this epic begins?

Who is the king of the Geats when this story begins?

According to the poem, what is the best way for a king to keep his warriors loyal?

Who is the first person to greet Beowulf when he travels to another country near the beginning of the book?

Who or what is Grendel?

What is the name of the Danish king’s famous mead-hall?

When does Grendel attack the Danish mead-hall?

For how many years does Grendel attack the Danes before Beowulf arrives?

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