Beowulf Quiz

How is Hrothgar related to the great King Scyld?

• Hrothgar is the son of King Scyld.

• Hrothgar is the brother of King Scyld.

• Hrothgar is the great-grandson of King Scyld.

• Hrothgar is the cousin of King Scyld.

Who is Grendel in the story?

• A brave warrior

• A cursed monster

• A wise king

• A loyal friend

Who is the hero of the story?

• Hrothgar

• Unferth

• Beowulf

• Grendel

What role does Unferth play in the story?

• A supportive ally

• A doubter of Beowulf's abilities

• A fierce enemy

• A wise mentor

What does 'Abide' mean?

• To leave

• To tolerate

• To destroy

• To ignore

What is the setting of the graphic novel?

• Sweden

• Norway

• Denmark

• Finland

What is the main theme introduced in the setting of the graphic novel?

• Joy

• Foreboding

• Celebration

• Peace

Who rules Denmark in Book 1?

• King Hrothgar

• King Arthur

• King Alfred

• King Edward

The line in book one says, “That the monster dire, in his wrath, has no regard for weapons” (Hinds, Book 1). That means that Grendel cannot be killed by weapons; they won’t pierce his skin. So how does Beowulf propose to beat Grendel?

• By using magic

• By using his bare hands

• By using a sword

• By using a spear

Another warrior (Unferth) stands up to challenge Beowulf while they are in the mead hall. This warrior starts out his story with: “Art thou that Beowulf who…” What contest does he say Beowulf lost?

• A swimming match

• A sword fight

• A horse race

• A wrestling match