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Pop Quiz: The Last Battle

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In the last battle, Beowulf has ruled as the 
a)
king of the Danes
b)
king of the Geats
c)
king of the Anglo-Saxons
2.
When talking about himself, Beowulf is mostly proud about his
a)
bravery
b)
humbleness
c)
50 years as a king
3.

The name of the warrior who assisted Beowulf in battle

a)

Hrunting

b)

Wiglaf

c)

Higlac

d)

Unferth

4.
Why did Beowulf think God left him?
a)
Grendel's mom got a hit in
b)
He tripped
c)
His sword broke
d)
All of the above
5.
When Beowulf says, "I mean to stand, not run from his shooting flames..." supports which epic heroic quality?
a)
defiant
b)
confident
c)
courageous
d)
shameless
6.
How does Beowulf plan to fight the dragon?
a)
With his bare hands
b)
Using a giant's sword
c)
With his sword and shield
d)
Together with his thanes
7.
How do Beowulf's men react when Beowulf begins to fight the dragon?
a)
They cheer on their king
b)
They run to get help
c)
They run and hide
d)
They come to his aid
8.
In his speech before fighting the dragon, what key points does Beowulf make?
a)
Fate will again determines who wins this battle
b)
He is the only person capable of battling with the dragon
c)
He will win and take all the dragon's treasure, or he will die trying
d)
All of the above
9.
What is the major theme of Beowulf?
a)
Personal glory above all else
b)
Good will triumph over evil
c)
God fighting the Devil
d)
Evil eventually wins over good
10.
What is an epic?
a)
A poem lamenting the loss of the past
b)
A poem celebrating a hero’s actions
c)
A poem written to make fun of someone