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Beowulf, The Coming of Beowulf

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9th - 12th Grade

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Beowulf, The Coming of Beowulf
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

Which describes how Hrothgar felt about Beowulf's visit?

sat happily listening
spoke harshly and sharp 
growled in pain
his misery leaped the seas

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

What fact in Beowulf shows that Beowulf is honorable?

Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.

Beowulf plans to destroy Grendel.

Beowulf doesn't use weapons because Grendel doesn't.

Beowulf's cousin is Higlac.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

How does Welthow feel about Beowulf's visit?

pleased with his words
vexed by Beowulf's adventurous spirit
God must decide
shed tears and laments

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 10 pts

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Which of the following is ONE of the purposes the author chose to use the apposition "shepherd of evil, guardian of crime" to describe Grendel?

To emphasize Grendel's evil nature

To create sympathy for Grendel

To confuse the reader

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CC.1.3.11–12.D

CC.1.3.11–12.F

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

"A poet sang, from time to time, in a clear pure voice" is a reference to 

scop
kenning
formal boasting
kinship

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 10 pts

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What does the apposition "Higlac's Follower and the strongest of the Geats" tell us about Beowulf?

He is a cunning strategist who plans carefully

He is a wise king who supports his subjects

He is a strong warrior who follows Higlac

Tags

CC.1.3.11–12.C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

From which group of people does Beowulf come?

Brits
Scots
Danes
Geates

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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