Grade 9 Unit Post Test

Who is the author of Beowulf?

• Anonymous

• J.R.R Tolkien

• Geoffrey Chaucer

What is the name of the Danish king who first hears of Beowulf's deeds?

• Hrothgar

• Hygelac

• Beowulf

What is the name of Hrothgar’s great hall?

• Heorot

• Camelot

• Valhalla

What creature terrorizes Hrothgar's kingdom?

• A dragon

• A giant

• Grendel

Where does Grendel's mother live?

• In a cave

• In a forest

• Underwater in a mere

Who is the hero of the epic?

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgar

• Beowulf

What reward does Beowulf receive for defeating Grendel?

• Gold and treasure

• Land and titles

• A magical sword

What does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel's mother?

• A sword given by Hrothgar

• His bare hands

• A spear

Which of the following is NOT a theme in Beowulf?

• The hero’s journey

• The struggle between good and evil

• The decline of urban society

What is the name of Beowulf’s sword that is particularly famous?

• Excalibur

• Hrunting

• Nothung