Beowulf Background

What is the setting of the poem Beowulf?

• Rome

• Greece

• Scandinavia

• Egypt

Beowulf is a _______ warrior.

• Christian

• English

• Dane

• Geat

Which monster does Beowulf fight?

• Dragon

• Grendel

• Witch

• Giant

During which period was Beowulf composed?

• Medieval

• Victorian

• Anglo Saxon

• Renaissance

What year is associated with the possible life of the Beowulf poet?

• 1200

• 1000

• 750

• 500

How was Beowulf originally shared with audiences?

• Written

• Orally recited

• Televised

• Recorded

Which two groups of people are featured in Beowulf?

• Danes and Geats

• Romans and Greeks

• Celts and Saxons

• Vikings and Normans

What religious elements were incorporated into Beowulf?

• Christianity

• Paganism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which biblical story is referenced in Beowulf?

• The Prodigal Son

• Cain and Abel

• Noah's Ark

• David and Goliath

What curse was placed upon Cain?

• To never speak again

• To become a monster

• To wander the world homeless

• To be immortal