Beowulf Quiz

Who is the author of the epic poem "Beowulf"?

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Unknown

• William Shakespeare

• John Milton

In which language was "Beowulf" originally written?

• Old English

• Middle English

• Latin

• Old Norse

Who is the king of the Danes that Beowulf helps?

• Hrothgar

• Hygelac

• Scyld Scefing

• Wiglaf

What is the name of the monster that Beowulf first battles?

• Grendel

• Fafnir

• Jormungandr

• Fenrir

How does Beowulf kill Grendel?

• With a sword

• With his bare hands

• With a spear

• With a bow and arrow

After defeating Grendel, who does Beowulf battle next?

• A dragon

• Grendel's mother

• A sea monster

• A giant

Where does Beowulf fight Grendel's mother?

• In a forest

• In a cave

• Underwater

• In a castle

What is the name of Beowulf's sword that fails him in battle against the dragon?

• Hrunting

• Naegling

• Excalibur

• Gram

Who helps Beowulf in his final battle against the dragon?

• Hrothgar

• Hygelac

• Wiglaf

• Unferth

What is Beowulf's final request before he dies?

• To be buried at sea

• To have a tower built in his memory

• To be buried with his treasures

• To be cremated