Beowulf Unit Review

Who is Hrothgar?

• King of the Swedes

• King of the Danes

• King of the British

• King of the Geats

Why does Beowulf decide to visit Hrothgar?

• To create an alliance.

• To start war.

• To defeat a monster.

• To ask for protection.

What was the monster's name?

• Hrothgar

• Geat

• Beowulf

• Grendel

How many winters has the creature attacked the Danes?

• 12 winters

• 18 winters

• 2 winters

• 20 winters

Why did Beowulf refuse to use armor and a sword to fight the monster?

• He was super strong.

• He could turn invisible.

• He had no fear.

• He wanted a fair fight.

What was the first proof of the monster's defeat?

• Its severed head

• Its severed arm

• Its severed leg

• the bubbling pond

Who sought revenge for the monster?

• Hrothgar

• Its brother

• Its mother

• Wiglaf

What happened when the monster's blood touched the blade of Beowulf's sword?

• It caught fire

• It disappeared

• It snapped

• It started dissolving

How many winters was Beowulf king before his death?

• 50 winters

• 30 winters

• 12 winters

• 80 winters

What type of monster killed Beowulf?

• A witch

• A man-eating beast

• A dragon

• A werewolf