Beowulf Unit Test
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
A Classic Epic is the name given to epic poems that start with an invocation or "calling forth" to a muse.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
Epics no longer use kennings or caesuras in them.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
A primary epic contains many instances where gods interrupt the actions of the epic.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
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.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
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. . .'"
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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