The Coming of Beowulf

The Coming of Beowulf

12th Grade

15 Qs

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The Coming of Beowulf

The Coming of Beowulf

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.11-12.9, RL.11-12.5, RL.9-10.10

+8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the Danish watchman react upon seeing Beowulf and his men?

He immediately attacks them

He questions their identity and purpose

He welcomes them as guests

He informs Hrothgar of their arrival

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Beowulf say he will use to fight Grendel?

Magic

A spear

His hands

A sword

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

1 min • 1 pt

What does Beowulf hope to achieve by fighting Grendel?

Wealth

Fame

To end the terror

To gain Hrothgar's friendship

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the tone of Beowulf's speech to Hrothgar?

Confident

Arrogant

Fearful

Humble

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What prompts Beowulf to journey to Hrothgar’s kingdom?

A personal grievance

Hearing about Grendel’s terror

A summons from the king

Desire for treasure

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Beowulf request if he dies in the battle against Grendel?

That his body be returned home

That a monument be built in his honor

That his armor be sent back to Higlac

That his men continue the fight

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did Edgetho's actions affect his relationship with the Geats?

He was exiled

He was honored for his bravery

His actions strained the Geats' relationship with the Wulfings

He became king of the Geats

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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