Beowulf: A Timeless Epic

Who is the author of the article 'Why Read Beowulf?'

• Lawrence Nowell

• Rebecca

• Janice Campbell

• Robert F. Yeager

Hey history buffs! Charlotte and Elijah are having a debate about ancient manuscripts. Can you help them out? What is the name of the manuscript that contains the epic tale of Beowulf?

• Cotton Vitellius A.XV

• The Vercelli Book

• The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

• The Exeter Book

Which of the following works is NOT bound with Beowulf in the manuscript?

• The Canterbury Tales

• Alexander’s Letter to Aristotle

• The Wonders of the East

• The Passion of St. Christopher

What style is Beowulf composed in?

• Free verse

• Unrhymed, four-beat alliterative style

• Rhymed couplets

• Blank verse

In a thrilling tale of ancient heroes, who among these characters from Beowulf is a historically verifiable figure? Join Aiden and Anika as they dive into this epic saga!

• Grendel

• Hygelac

• Hrothgar

• Beowulf

During a lively classroom debate, Maya, Daniel, and Anika are trying to date a portion of Beowulf. Which historical event do they use?

• The battle with Grendel

• The birth of Beowulf

• The death of Hygelac

• The construction of Heorot

In the epic tale of Beowulf, what thrilling theme keeps Isla, Zoe, and Harper on the edge of their seats?

• The struggle between good and evil

• The power of love

• The inevitability of fate

• The importance of wealth

Which composer created a work inspired by Beowulf?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Howard Hanson

Hey adventurers! Can you solve the ancient riddle of Beowulf? What remains a mystery about this epic tale?

• The exact location of its setting

• The number of characters in the poem

• The language it was originally composed in

• The identity of its author

What role does Christianity play in Beowulf?

• It is the reason for Beowulf's heroism

• It is rejected by the characters

• It is the central theme of the poem

• It is ambiguous and not explicitly mentioned