Beowulf Quiz- Pre Assessment

What is Beowulf?

• A novel written in the Middle Ages

• A historical account of the Anglo-Saxons

• An epic poem from Old English literature

• A Viking mythology

Who is the main antagonist Beowulf fights in the first part of the poem?

• A dragon

• A sea monster

• Grendel

• A giant

What is one important theme in Beowulf?

• Romantic love

• The importance of wealth

• Loyalty and honor

• Magic and sorcery

Where does the story of Beowulf take place?

• England

• Scandinavia (Denmark and Sweden)

• Ireland

• Germany

Which of the following is true about Anglo-Saxon culture?

• They valued peaceful negotiation over battle

• Honor in battle and loyalty to the king were highly valued

• They believed in a single god

• They rejected the idea of fate or destiny

Which of the following best describes a "hero" in Anglo-Saxon culture?

• Someone who possesses magical powers

• Someone who sacrifices for others and shows courage

• Someone who uses intelligence to avoid combat

• Someone who leads through peaceful negotiation

Which of the following characteristics is most important to Beowulf?

• Cleverness

• Strength and bravery

• Wealth and riches

• Knowledge of the future

In Beowulf, what motivates the main character to fight Grendel?

• Revenge for a fallen comrade

• A desire to prove his bravery

• A wish to gain wealth

• A king's promise of power

What is the name of Beowulf's king at the start of the poem?

• Hrothgar

• Hygelac

• Wiglaf

• Unferth

Why is Beowulf significant in the study of literature?

• It is the first written account of Anglo-Saxon culture

• It is the oldest surviving epic poem in the English language

• It is the longest medieval novel

• It was written by a famous English king