GRADE 9 REVIEWER

What is the significance of mead halls in Anglo-Saxon culture?

• They were places of worship

• They were marketplaces

• They were social and political centers

• They were military fortresses

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

• By poisoning him

• ) By using magic

• With his bare hands

• With a sword

An example of informative writing would be:

• a poem

• newspaper article

• encyclopedia entry

• short story

The Anglo-Saxon period in literature is best known for which type of literary work?

• drama

• epic poetry

• novel

• short story

What is the language that is used by the Anglo Saxons'?

• ENGLISH

• CLASSIC ENGLISH

• OLD ENGLISH

• MODERN ENGLISH

Which of the following best describes Beowulf’s character?

• BRAVE

• COWARD

• HAPPY

• DECEIVING

What is a defining characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry?

• RHYME

• ALLITERATION

• FREE VERSE

• BLANK VERSE

Which of the following is NOT a common theme in Anglo-Saxon literature?

• HEROISM

• GRIEVE

• FATE

• LOYALTY

Who is the king of the Danes in Beowulf?

• Hygelac

• Beowulf

• Hrothgar

• Wiglaf

Onomatopoeia refers to:

• Repetition of consonant sounds

• Words that imitate sounds

• Similar vowel sounds

• Descriptive language