Interactive Quiz - Beowulf

What language was Beowulf originally written in?

• Old English

• Middle English

• Early Modern English

• Modern English

What writing style contributed to Beowulf being a remarkably short story compared to other epic poems?

• Epic poetry

• Drive-by exposition

• Narrative storytelling

• Historical recounting

What was Grendel's primary motivation for attacking Heorot?

• To steal the Danes' treasures

• To silence the loud noises from the mead hall

• To prove his strength as a warrior

• To avenge a past defeat

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What kind of sword did Beowulf use to defeat Grendel's mother?

• Hrunting

• A sword forged by giants

• Naegling

• A standard iron sword

What ultimately caused Beowulf's death after defeating the dragon?

• Blood loss from a neck wound

• The dragon's poisonous bite

• Being abandoned by his men

• A broken sword