Anglo Saxons Quiz

In Beowulf why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar's kingdom?

• to bring home treasures

• to help Hrothgar by destroying a monster

• to defeat a fire-breathing dragon

• to take over Higlac's throne.

From which fact can the reader infer that the character Beowulf is honorable?

• Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.

• 1. Higlac is Beowulf’s cousin.

• 1. Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.

• 1. Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster.

1. What does this line from Beowulf mean?

“The monster’s thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws”

• 1. He is hungry.

• 1. He has intelligence.

• 1. He has sharp claws.

• He is not trustworthy.

1. In Beowulf, Wiglaf thinks that he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon because

• 1. Beowulf is too old and sick to fight.

• 1. It will increase Beowulf’s chance of victory.

• 1. Beowulf’s men can claim the monster’s treasure.

• 1. In the past they promised to repay Beowulf’s kindness with their lives.

When used to describe Beowulf, the phrase “noble protector of all seamen” is an example of

• an elegy

• scop

• a kenning

• alliteration