Beowulf Quiz

Who is the king of the Danes in "Beowulf"?

• Hrothgar

• Beowulf

• Wiglaf

• Higlac

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What is the homeland of Beowulf?

• Daneland

• Geatland

• Hrothgar's throne

• Cain

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Which character is known for terrorizing the mead hall?

• Grendel

• Hrothgar

• Wiglaf

• Scop

What literary device is used to give human traits to non-human things?

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Kenning

• Symbolism

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What is the main struggle in the poem "Beowulf"?

• The epic hero cycle

• Conflict between good/evil

• the dark and dreary mood

• Beowulf's past deeds

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How does the character Beowulf die?

• In a battle with a dragon

• From old age

• In a shipwreck

• From a disease

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How does Grendel die?

• Beowulf rips off his arm

• He falls into a marsh on the moor

• He is poisoned by Hrothgar

• He drowns in a fiery lake

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What are the traits of an epic hero?

• Bravery, strength, and honor

• Wealth, power, and greed

• Cunning, deceit, and cowardice

• Laziness, fear, and dishonesty

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What are the criteria for an epic poem?

• Long narrative, heroic deeds, and elevated style

• Short story, simple language, and everyday events

• Comic relief, modern setting, and informal tone

• Personal diary, emotional tone, and first-person perspective

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What are the beasts that Beowulf battles?

• Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon

• A lion, a tiger, and a bear

• A giant, a witch, and a serpent

• A wolf, a vampire, and a ghost

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