Beowulf Quiz

Who is the author of Beowulf?

• William Shakespeare

• Unknown

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

In which century does the only existing copy of Beowulf date back to?

• 12th century

• 15th century

• 10th century

• 8th century

Where is Beowulf set?

• England

• France

• Scandinavia

• Italy

Who does Beowulf defend the Danish kingdom from?

• Dragons

• Giants

• Monsters

• Witches

What is the name of the grand hall built by King Hrothgar?

• Asgard

• Camelot

• Valhalla

• Heorot

How many years pass before news of Grendel's attacks spreads to another tribe?

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 15 years

What does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel's mother?

• A sword

• A spear

• A bow and arrow

• A shield

Who becomes king of the Geats after Beowulf's death?

• Hrothgar

• Wiglaf

• Wealhtheow

• Unferth

What does Beowulf promise to give to Wiglaf?

• The treasure

• The crown

• The kingdom

• The sword

Where do the Geats place the treasure trove after Beowulf's death?

• In a cave

• In a castle

• In the sea

• In Beowulf's funeral mound