Quiz on 'The Wrath of Grendel' and 'The Coming of Beowulf'
Authored by Laura Messier
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Grendel attack Herot?
To steal treasure
To seek revenge
Because he is disturbed by the noise and joy in Herot
To find a place to live
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way is Grendel meant to symbolize the Pagan faith system?
As a symbol of chaos and destruction
As a symbol of wisdom and knowledge
As a symbol of peace and harmony
As a symbol of love and compassion
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What qualities are valued by Anglo-Saxons based on lines 109-122?
Wealth and luxury
Bravery and loyalty
Intelligence and cunning
Beauty and charm
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of Beowulf in the story?
He is the king of Herot
He is a warrior who comes to help Herot
He is a friend of Grendel
He is a merchant in Herot
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Beowulf’s arrival signify for the people of Herot?
Hope and salvation
Fear and despair
Wealth and prosperity
Knowledge and wisdom
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Christian and Pagan elements in the story?
They show the conflict between different belief systems
They show the harmony between different belief systems
They show the superiority of one belief system over the other
They show the irrelevance of belief systems
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Beowulf's speech, when he first gets to Herot, reveal about his character?
He is humble and modest.
He is boastful and confident.
He is fearful and anxious.
He is indifferent and detached.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
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