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Beowulf Quiz

Authored by Drew Robertson

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 15+ times

Beowulf Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the opening lines about Scyld Scefing highlight his impact on his people?

By illustrating his wealth and generosity

By detailing his conquests and victories

By describing his lineage and ancestry

By emphasizing his role as a unifier and leader

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Grendel being a descendant of Cain in the narrative?

It links Grendel to a cursed lineage

It suggests Grendel's potential for heroism

It highlights Grendel's role as a savior

It justifies Grendel's actions as inevitable

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivates Beowulf to travel to Denmark?

A desire for wealth

A sense of duty and fame

Revenge against Grendel

Orders from his king

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does fate (wyrd) play in the early part of the poem?

It suggests that heroes have full control over their destiny

It demonstrates that fate is indifferent to human actions

It is used only in the context of death

It serves to highlight Beowulf’s hubris

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the Danes fear Grendel’s attacks?

Grendel kills their livestock

Grendel’s attacks are unpredictable and terrifying

Grendel spreads disease among them

The Danes are unprepared for battle

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hrothgar describe Beowulf’s father?

As a rival

As a wise elder

As a friend in need of assistance

As a brave leader

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the symbolic meaning of Heorot, the mead-hall?

It represents the success and unity of the Danes

It serves as a warning against pride

It reflects the struggle between chaos and order

It symbolizes Grendel’s dominance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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