Beowulf Quiz

Who is Hygelac's thane, and what is significant about him?

• He is a young warrior with no experience in battle.

• He is the mightiest man on earth during his time.

• He is a sailor who travels across the seas for adventure.

• He is a king looking to conquer new lands.

What does Hygelac's thane decide to do after hearing about Grendel?

• He decides to stay in Geatland to protect his people.

• He chooses to ignore the threat and focus on his own land.

• He orders a boat and plans to sail to the Danish kingdom to help the king.

• He sends a messenger to offer his advice from a distance.

How do the elders in Geatland respond to Hygelac's thane's decision to go to Denmark?

• They try to convince him to stay home for his safety.

• They are indifferent to his decision.

• They inspect omens and encourage him to go.

• They deny him permission to leave.

How many men does Hygelac's thane take with him on the journey?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What message does Wulfgar deliver at the door of Heorot?

• That the king of the Danes is preparing for battle.

• That Hygelac's thane must leave at once.

• That the king of the Danes knows his ancestry and welcomes him.

• That the Danish warriors are ready to attack.

Why do you think the elders inspected omens before encouraging Hygelac's thane to go to Denmark? How does this reflect the culture and beliefs of the time?

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What qualities of leadership does Hygelac's thane demonstrate in this passage? How do these qualities set him apart as a hero?

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How does Beowulf describe his previous victories in battle?

• He has fought many battles but never won.

• He has defeated five beasts, raided a troll-nest, and killed sea-brutes.

• He has only defended his homeland and never ventured far.

• He has fought in many battles but never faced a monster like Grendel.

What is Beowulf's request to Hrothgar?

• That Hrothgar will provide him with weapons and armor.

• That Hrothgar allows him to fight Grendel alone, without the use of weapons.

• That Hrothgar refuses him entry into Heorot.

• That Hrothgar gives him a reward before the battle.

Why does Beowulf choose to fight Grendel without weapons?

• He believes weapons are useless against Grendel.

• He wants to make the fight more challenging.

• He has heard that Grendel scorns the use of weapons.

• He lost his sword on the way to Denmark.