Beowulf Quiz

How did the Shieldings in the Beowulf poem show both pagan and Christian beliefs in their reaction to Grendel’s attacks?

• They sacrificed at pagan altars but also prayed to and talked about God.

• They went to a Christian church but while there called on local gods to assist them with Grendel.

• They asked witches to curse Grendel and when they weren't effective, called on priests to do it.

• They believe Grendel is a demonic being cursed by God. However, they also believe in various other pagan gods who are not cursed by God.

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What is a reason that Arthur has for being reluctant to fight Launcelot?

• Launcelot is one of the greatest knights alive

• Launcelot has allied himself with French forces that Arthur is afraid of fighting

• He doesn't believe Launcelot slept with his wife

• He believes Gawain might be trying to trick him.

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How does Launcelot overcome Gawain’s advantage in their first fight?

• By using a secret weapon

• By retreating

• By knocking Gawain to the ground

• By calling for reinforcements

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What is the theme taught by "The Wanderer" poem?

• Sadness is an admirable quality in a world that has so much destruction.

• A heroic and virtuous life involves finding wisdom through difficult circumstances and trusting in God.

• Heroism must be physical deeds done in order to overcome monstrous evil forces.

• Isolation and loneliness are requirements in order to live a righteous life before God.

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Which of these could be a kenning used to describe Beowulf?

• "bane of the race of men"

• "the earl-troop’s leader"

• "storm-beaten blocks"

• "wind-swept halls"

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What is an example of an external conflict faced by Launcelot in Le Morte D’Arthur?

• Fighting Gawain in a jousting match to the death

• Deciding whether to show mercy to Gawain or not

• Struggling with his own loyalty

• Dealing with the plague

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What do John II’s letters reveal about the plague?

• People knew enough about disease to separate themselves

• Surgeons were not relied upon

• Property disputes were common

• Emotional language was used

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Define "plight."

• A fortunate situation

• A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one

• A type of celebration

• A peaceful resolution

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What is the meaning of "incumbent"?

• Optional and voluntary

• Required as a duty or an obligation

• Unnecessary and trivial

• Unrelated and irrelevant

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Define "redress."

• To ignore a problem

• Repayment for a wrong or an injury

• To cause harm

• To create a new issue

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