Pre-Assessment: Beowulf

In which century is the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf believed to have originated?

• 6th century

• 7th century

• 8th century

• 9th century

Where is the single copy of the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf currently housed?

• The British Library

• The British Museum

• The Library of Congress

• The National Archives

Who is the main hero of the poem Beowulf?

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

• Beowulf

• Scyld

From which land does Beowulf originate?

• Denmark

• Geatland

• Scylding

• Daneland

Who is the monster that Beowulf sets out to defeat?

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

• Scyld

• Daneland

How long did Grendel's reign of terror last?

• 10 years

• 11 years

• 12 years

• 13 years

Who is the ruler of the Scyldings mentioned in the excerpt?

• Beowulf

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

• Scyld

What kind of building stood empty due to Grendel's terror?

• A castle

• A lordly building

• A church

• A fortress

What kind of songs spread the news of Grendel's terror?

• Joyful songs

• Sorrowful songs

• Heroic songs

• Battle songs

What did Grendel refuse to do with any of Daneland's earls?

• Fight

• Deal

• Speak

• Ally