Beowulf

Who is Hrothgar?

• King of the Swedes

• King of the Danes

• King of the British

• King of the Geats

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Why did Beowulf refuse to use armor and a sword to fight the monster?

• He was super strong.

• He could turn invisible.

• He had no fear.

• He wanted a fair fight.

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Who sought revenge for the monster?

• Hrothgar

• Its brother

• Its mother

• Wiglaf

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How many winters was Beowulf king before his death?

• 50 winters

• 30 winters

• 12 winters

• 80 winters

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What type of monster killed Beowulf?

• A witch

• A man-eating beast

• A dragon

• A werewolf

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What happened to Beowulf that killed him?

• He was bitten by a poisonous monster.

• The monster clawed his shoulder.

• He was enchanted and then poisoned.

• Wiglaf distracted him and a monster attacked him.

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Which list of character traits best describe Beowulf?

• Cheat, Liar, Coward

• Honor, Quiet, Submissive

• Bravery, Honor, Strength

• Strength, Bravery, Arrogance

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Before he leaves Grendel's mother's lair, what does Beowulf do?

• He grabs a bunch of treasure

• He cuts off Grendel's mother's head as a trophy

• He cuts off Grendel's head as a trophy

• He thanks God

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What is a kenning?

• two word metaphor used in place of a noun
• repetition of beginning consonant sounds
• giving non-human things human characteristics
• an understatement that illustrates the opposite of what it states

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Why does Grendel hate humanity?

• He is an outcast member of the nobility.

• He is cursed and envious of the Danes' celebrations.

• The Danes had persecuted and exiled him.

• His home had been destroyed to make way for people.

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