Beowulf Unit Test

A Classic Epic is the name given to epic poems that start with an invocation or "calling forth" to a muse.

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Epics no longer use kennings or caesuras in them.

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A primary epic contains many instances where gods interrupt the actions of the epic.

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The Comitatus is the Germanic code of honor system, where a knight pledges his life to his wife, as well as all future income he earns.

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In "Beowulf," why does Beowulf sail with his chosen men to Hrothgar's kingdom?

• To bring home treasures from that rich kingdom.

• To help Hrothgar by destroying a monster.

• To win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragon.

• To take over Higlac's throne.

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Which of the following lines from "Beowulf" contain an example of a Kenning?

• "'Higlac is my cousin and my king; the days/Of my youth have been filled with glory.'"

• "Their guide reined in his horse, pointing/To that hall, built by Hrothgar for the best/And bravest of his men. . ."

• "The high hall rang, its roof boards swayed, /And Danes shook with terror."

• "'. . . I have come so far,/ Oh shelterer of warriors and your people's loved friend, /That this one favor you should not refuse me. . .'"

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What does the following line from "Beowulf" mean?

"The monster's thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws."

• He is hungry.

• He is intelligent

• He has sharp claws.

• He is not trustworthy.

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At the end of the battle in "Beowulf," the poet states that Grendel's defeat is due to what?

• Beowulf's lack of planning.

• Grendel's evil.

• God's and fate's will.

• Hrothgar's luck.

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Which of the following best explains the theme of "Beowulf"?

• Might or Force makes right.

• Brains are better than brute strength.

• Wickedness can never be defeated.

• Good will always triumph or win.

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In "Beowulf," Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon because why?

• Beowulf is too old and sick to fight.

• It will increase Beowulf's chance of victory.

• Then Beowulf's comrades can claim the monster's treasure.

• In the past, they promised to repay Beowulf's kindness with their lives.

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