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Beowulf -- Exam Review

Authored by Sean Porten

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Beowulf -- Exam Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of Healfdane's children now rules his Danish kingdom?

Hergar
Halga
Yrs
Hrothgar

Answer explanation

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Hrothgar the second son of Healfdane's line.

He becomes King of Denmark after his older brother, Hergar, dies.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the name of the monster that terrorizes the Danes?

Grendel
Brenden
Echidna
Typhon

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the name of Hrothgar's great mead hall?

Herot
Winterfell
Whiterun
Novigrad

Answer explanation

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Hrothgar builds the hall to commemorate the triumphs and glory of his kingdom and people.

Hrothgar is a gracious and generous king and shares the wealth with his people, as a good king must.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Why does Grendel attack and eat the Danes?

He is jealous and hateful toward their joy and connection with God
He hates singing and joy; He is the inspiration for the Grinch
The noise keeps Grendel awake, so he attacks in order to sleep peacefully
Grendel is a beast and has no logical reason for attacking the Danes

Answer explanation

Being descended from Cain, Grendel, and all evil creatures from Cain's line, are cut off from God's light and love.

His resentment toward the Danes joy and connection to God drives him lash out.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How does Hrothgar know Beowulf?

Hrothgar is his uncle (Beowulf's father's brother)
Hrothgar knew Beowulf's father and meet Beowulf when he was a boy
Hrothgar witnessed Beowulf slay the Sea Serpents
Beowulf fought alongside Hrothgar in a battle years earlier

Answer explanation

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Hrothgar aided Beowulf's father, Edgetho, when he was exiled.

Edgetho had killed a Wulfing warrior, and, in order to avoid a war, he was exiled from his home.

Edgetho eventually met Hrothgar in Denmark, who paid off the Wulfings and settled Edgetho's debt.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Grendel is said to be a descendent of Cain who is the ancestor of all monsters, trolls, goblins, etc.

True
False

Answer explanation

Cain, in the Biblical stories, is considered the first murderer: he murdered his brother, Abel, out of jealousy.

This single figure, it is said, spawns all evil creatures in the world.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Grendel terrorizes the Danes for 12 winters (years).

True
False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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