WorksheetsBeowulf
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
What curse was on Grendel while fighting the Danes and Beowulf?
a)
He could not be penetrated by word or knife.
b)
He could not be killed by one man.
c)
He had to killed by a magical sword that swung by the righteous.
d)
He was possessed by the devil so could only attack in the dark
2.
After the defeat of Grendel, the Danes
a)
Go to sleep and wait cautiously for the arrival of Grendel's mother
b)
Build another Herot Hall
c)
Celebrate Beowulf's victory in Herot Hall
d)
Dethrone Hrothgar because he is weak and could not protect his people and make Beowulf king
3.
The epic compares Grendel to the murderous Biblical figure of
a)
Judahs
b)
Abel
c)
Adam
d)
Caine
4.
All of Beowulf's warriors flee from the dragon except for
a)
Wulfgar
b)
Wolfman
c)
Higlac
d)
Wiglaf
5.
Which of the following statements best shows that Beowulf has the ethics of an epic hero?
a)
Beowulf makes a pact with Grendel
b)
Beowulf asks his followers to steal the dragon's horad
c)
Beowulf wins a swimming contest
d)
Beowulf berates Unferth for killing his own kin
6.
Hrothgar and Beowulf both have what in common as kings that is most important...
a)
Queens
b)
No sons/no heirs
c)
Treasure
d)
A kingdom
7.
After Beowulf first strikes the dragon with his sword,
a)
He kills her
b)
Beowulf's courage is destroyed and he is defeated
c)
The monster tries to flee
d)
The sword cracks
8.
After Beowulf first strikes the dragon with his sword,
a)
He kills her
b)
Beowulf's courage is destroyed and he is defeated
c)
The monster tries to flee
d)
The sword cracks
9.
What accomplishment is made by Beowulf when he defeats all the sea monsters?
a)
He has killed enough monsters to feed his people for years
b)
He has made the ocean safe for travelers.
c)
He becomes better than any other man on the planet
d)
He has broken the world record for the most monsters killed at one time.
10.
When Beowulf's men return after he has dies what does Wiglac tell them
a)
They will die for their act of cowardice and they will never be allowed in the kingdom
b)
They will have no riches from the battle, they will be known for being cowards and so will the rest of their family, and they are lucky to have life.
c)
They will be beheaded as was the custom at that time
d)
None of these
11.
Why is Hrothgar's throne untouched by Grendel?
a)
It is guarded with flaming swords
b)
It was protected by God
c)
Because Grendel respects Hrothgar
d)
It was too small for Grendel
12.
On the night of Beowulf's arrival, Grendel
a)
Does not attack
b)
Kills 30 men
c)
Kills Hrothgar's bestfriend
d)
Kills one of Beowulf's men
13.
The sword Beowulf uses to kill Grendel's mother
a)
Belongs to Unferth
b)
Was Hrothgar's but to heavy for him to carry
c)
Was magical and made by giants
d)
Is a present from Higlac
14.
Beowulf curses the dragon's treasure and does not take any of it
a)
True
b)
False
15.
During the dragon's attack, Beowulf's men
a)
Flee further away
b)
Stay to fight
c)
Run back to warn the others
d)
Go get their weapons to prepare to save the old king
16.
When Grendel's mother comes to Herot, she
a)
Doesn't kill anyone but takes her son's arm
b)
Kills everyone and takes her son's arm
c)
Kills Hrothgar's best friend and takes Grendel's head
d)
Kills Hrothgar's best friend and takes Grendel's arm
17.
When Hrothgar describes Grendel's mother's home, we learn that
a)
It is such a terrible place that nature will not go near it, and that it resembles heaven
b)
It is such a great place that nature will gladly go near it, and that it resembles hell
c)
It is such a terrible place that nature will not go near it, and it resembles hell
d)
It is such a great place that nature will gladly go near it, and that it resembles heaven
18.
Which of the following statements best supports the idea that Beowulf is an epic hero?
a)
He displays immense pride in his country
b)
He loves nature and abhors civilization
c)
He becomes humble over time
d)
He embodies the ideals of Anglo-Saxon society
19.
Beowulf's trophy for his fight with Grendel is
a)
His arm
b)
His leg
c)
His head
d)
Golden treasure
20.
Hrothgar tries to fight Grendel without assistance, but he is defeated in the first battle
a)
False
b)
True
21.
Beowulf is the oldest known English epic poem.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
What is a kenning?
a)
two word metaphor used in place of a noun
b)
repetition of beginning consonant sounds
c)
giving non-human things human characteristics
d)
an understatement that illustrates the opposite of what it states
23.
Why does Grendel attack Herot?
a)
He wants to join the party
b)
He wants everyone dead
c)
The music and noise hurt his ears
d)
His mom tells him to
24.
Which of the following is a trait of an epic hero?
a)
of noble birth
b)
traits reflect societal ideals
c)
performs deeds requiring great courage and strength
d)
all of the above
25.
What is the name of the mead hall?
a)
Berkner
b)
the pit
c)
Herot
d)
cedar point
26.
How many years did grendel terrorize the Danes?
a)
10
b)
12
c)
36
d)
4
27.
What type of hero is Beowulf?
a)
epic
b)
scary
c)
fearful
d)
brave
28.
Who was king of the Danes?
a)
Beowulf
b)
Wiglaf
c)
King Hrothgar
d)
grendel
29.
To what/whom does Beowulf attribute his victory?
a)
His army of men
b)
God
c)
His father
d)
Zeus
30.
Beowulf ruled Geatland (Sweden) as King for how many years?
a)
15
b)
25
c)
50
d)
100
31.
What do the Geats do with Beowulf's corpse?
a)
Leave it in the dragon's lair
b)
Bury it in the Geatland cemetery
c)
Build a huge funeral pyre
d)
Carry it back for his wife to identify
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