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 grandson of King Scyld.

• Hrothgar is the cousin of King Scyld.

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Who is Grendel in the story?

• A brave warrior

• A cursed monster

• A wise king

• A loyal friend

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Who is the hero of the story?

• Hrothgar

• Unferth

• Beowulf

• Grendel

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What role does Unferth play in the story?

• A supportive ally

• A doubter of Beowulf's abilities

• A fierce enemy

• A wise mentor

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What does 'Abide' mean?

• To leave

• To tolerate

• To destroy

• To ignore

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What is the setting of the graphic novel?

• Sweden

• Norway

• Denmark

• Finland

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

• Joy

• Foreboding

• Celebration

• Peace

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Who rules Denmark in Book 1?

• King Hrothgar

• King Arthur

• King Alfred

• King Edward

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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

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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

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