Beofolf- Making of a hero

When was the epic poem Beowulf composed?

• Between 975 and 1025 AD

• In the 8th century AD

• Around 1400 AD

• Before 500 AD

Which of the following is NOT a main theme of Beowulf?

• Courage

• Revenge

• Love

• Loyalty

Themes are ideas that are central to a story, which can often be summed in a single abstract noun

What are the main themes of beowulf?

(a)  

What was the name of the monster that attacked King Hrothgar's great hall, Heorot?

• Smaug

• Grendel

• Balrog

• Kraken

How did Beowulf choose to fight Grendel?

• With a magical sword

• Empty-handed

• With a spear and shield

• Using a bow and arrow

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How does Beowulf ultimately defeat Grendel's mother?

• He uses his bare hands to tear off her arm.

• He uses a sword forged by giants to cut off her head.

• He drowns her in the underwater lair.

• He uses a magical spear given to him by Hrothgar.

What causes Beowulf's sword to melt after he cuts off Grendel's head?

• The extreme heat of the cave.

• The monster's boiling blood.

• A magical curse placed on the sword.

• The sword was old and brittle from previous battles.

How long had the dragon been guarding the treasure before a goblet was stolen?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 300 years

• 1000 years

What happens to Beowulf's sword during his final battle with the dragon?

• It breaks when he strikes the dragon's head.

• It melts from the dragon's fiery breath.

• He loses it when the dragon knocks it from his hand.

• He never uses a sword, relying on his bare hands.