WorksheetsThe Battle with Grendel's Mother
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
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Class
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1.
Beowulf's ability to swim underwater for hours is an example of...
a)
wyrd
b)
comitatus
c)
a larger-than-life hero trait
d)
elevated language
2.
Beowulf's amazing powers are probably gifts from...
a)
the Christian God
b)
Pagan spirits
c)
King Hrothgar
d)
Unferth
3.
Most epic heroes have some kind of divine ancestry or are aided by gods in some capacity.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
4.
Epic heroes do not struggle with pride.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
5.
"I shall shape glory with Hrunting, or death will hurry me from this earth!" (Lines 465-66)
This line is an example of which Anglo-Saxon value?
This line is an example of which Anglo-Saxon value?
a)
Comitatus
b)
Scop
c)
Wyrd
d)
Dane
6.
How does the setting of the battle with Grendel's Mother add to its epic significance?
a)
The atmosphere is dark and foreboding, which provides a clear contrast between good and evil.
b)
It is a dangerous, mythical, and fantastic setting.
c)
Beowulf shouldn't be able to survive down there, which only adds to his qualifications as an epic hero.
d)
All of these
7.
Grendel's Mother is a far more dangerous opponent because...
a)
Her sword is more powerful than Beowulf's.
b)
She has multiple arms and can attack Beowulf from all sides.
c)
She cannot be harmed by any ordinary sword.
d)
Beowulf cannot look her in the eye or else he'll turn into stone.
8.
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Grendel's Mother is more dangerous than her son?
a)
She is surrounded by other creatures who also attack Beowulf.
b)
She is more vicious; she claws, tears, and rips at his flesh.
c)
She destroys his legendary, ancestral helmet.
d)
She can shape-shift, confusing Beowulf during their battle.
9.
"Mighty Water Witch"
This kenning refers to...
This kenning refers to...
a)
Grendel
b)
Grendel's Mother
c)
Hrothgar
d)
Hrunting
10.
A kenning is...
a)
A combination of words that take the place of a noun
b)
A poetic device found in epic poetry
c)
A writing technique for elevating the language of a story
d)
All of these
11.
Why does Beowulf toss his sword aside?
a)
It is useless against Grendel's Mother.
b)
It's not sharp enough.
c)
Grendel's Mother bites the blade in half.
d)
Wait, Beowulf had a sword?
12.
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel's Mother?
a)
He chops her head off with his sword, Hrunting.
b)
He body slams her like Dwayne Johnson. Total Knock Out!
c)
He lures the other sea monsters into the battle hall, and they eat her!
d)
None of these
13.
What special item magically appears on the wall during Beowulf's fight with Grendel's Mother?
a)
Harry Potter's magic wand
b)
A massive sword, forged by giants
c)
A battle axe
d)
A bow and arrow
14.
What two items does Beowulf take with him from Grendel's Mother's lair?
a)
The hilt of Hrunting and Grendel's Mother's head
b)
The hilt of the magic sword and Grendel's head
c)
Grendel's Mother's head and Grendel's body
d)
The sword, Hrunting, and Grendel's head
15.
Why does Beowulf not take the treasure from Grendel's Mother's lair?
a)
It is too well hidden.
b)
It burned up in the lake of fire.
c)
The treasure is cursed.
d)
Treasure is of no interest. Only glory!
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