Beowulf Summary Quiz

Quiz

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English

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12th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.11-12.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.9-10.9

+3

Standards-aligned

Sarah Cobbs

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Beowulf believed to have been composed?

In the 11th century

Between 700 and 750 CE

At the start of the 8th century

During the 5th century

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Beowulf's relation to Old English literature?

It is a minor poem

It is a contemporary fantasy work

It is the oldest existing poem

It is a modern translation

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tradition does Beowulf's storytelling suggest it originates from?

Musical tradition

Written tradition

Oral tradition

Theatrical tradition

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the story of Beowulf take place?

Scandinavia

England

Denmark

Germany

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant discovery was made in 2013 related to Beowulf?

The original manuscript

The poet's identity

The ruins of Harrow

A new translation

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the king of the Danes in Beowulf?

Beowulf

Wealhtheow

Hrothgar

Grendel

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Grendel symbolize in Beowulf?

Heroism

Evil and jealousy

Loyalty

Pride

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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