p 19-27 Beowulf Comprehension Questions

What is the setting of the poem "Beowulf" as described in the "The Wrath of Grendel" section?

• In a peaceful village during a festival

• In a dark hall where a monster visits

• On a battlefield where warriors fight

• In a forest with ancient trees

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What is causing Grendel, the monster, to feel wrathful according to the excerpt from "Beowulf"?

• The loss of a battle

• The invasion of his territory

• The loud music and celebrations in the hall

• The presence of a rival monster

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What was Grendel's lineage according to the text?

• Descendant of a noble king

• Spawned from a pair of monsters born of Cain

• Born from the Almighty's will

• Created by the spirits of the forest

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For how many years did the hall stand empty as mentioned in the "The Wrath of Grendel" section?

• Twelve winters

• Twelve months

• Ten years

• Five winters

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Who was Grendel?

• monster who terrorized Hrothgar

• character who was killed by a giant’s sword

• goes on a tirade after a golden cup is stolen

• epic hero from Geatland, or Southern Sweden

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Who is Beowulf's feudal lord?

• Hrothgar

• Healfdane

• Higlac

• None of the above

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What was the purpose of Beowulf's journey to Hrothgar?

• To join a feast

• To find a new home

• To help Hrothgar with Grendel

• To claim a treasure

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What is the watchman's concern about the newcomers?

• They have come to join Hrothgar's army

• They are merchants looking to trade

• They might be pirates or raiders

• They are messengers from a distant land

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What does Beowulf claim is the purpose of their visit?

• To seek employment with Hrothgar

• To offer friendship and help against a creature

• To negotiate a trade agreement

• To challenge Hrothgar's authority

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What should a soldier know according to the mounted officer?

• The difference between words and deeds

• The history of Denmark

• The way to Herot

• How to swim to Geatland

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