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WorksheetsBeowulf Test 2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Why did Hrothgar ask Beowulf to kill Grendel's mother?
She attacked Herot in revenge of her son.
She stole some of his gold.
He wanted to see if Beowulf could do it.
He really didn't have a reason.
Where does Grendel's mother live?
In a lake
In a river
In the forest
In a castle
What does the lake of fire symbolize?
Beowulf's descent into the underworld.
Grendel's mother's desire for revenge
The danger of the monsters
The heat of battle
Which possession of Beowulf is destroyed in the fight with Grendel's mother?
Helmet
Shield
Battle axe
Shoes
What keeps Grendel's mother from killing Beowulf?
His chainmail, which was blessed by God
Her dagger was frail
Beowulf was never in danger
Hrothgar saved him
What does Beowulf use to kill Grendel's mother?
the magic giant's sword (which belongs to Grendel's mother)
his trusted sword, Excalibur
a spear
his own brute strength
What condition was Grendel in when he was found?
He had bled out and died
He was licking his wounds
He was ready to attack
He was stronger than ever.
What did Beowulf take as a war trophy in the battle with Grendel's mother?
Grendel's head
Grendel's other arm
Grendel's mother's tail
Grendel's mother's dagger
How many men did it take to carry Grendel's head?
4
10
1
30
While Beowulf is in the lake fighting Grendel's mother, what do the Geats and Danes fear has happened to him?
He has drowned because he has been down there so long
He has been killed by Grendel's mother
Both answers are correct.
None of the above.
After Beowulf was made king, how many years did he rule peacefully before he fought the dragon?
50
25
10
1
Why does Old Beowulf feel guilty about the dragon?
He feels he is responsible because of his duty as protector and king
He made the dragon angry
He had sinned too much
He doesn't feel guilt
Why did the dragon attack the village?
a thief stole a cup from the treasure he was guarding
He is demonic and evil
Beowulf attacked him first
No reason at all
Why happened to Old Beowulf's men?
They fled from the dragon
They fought valiantly
They all died
They were busy fighting another battle
Why did Wiglaf help Beowulf?
He was a loyal follower
He knew Beowulf needed his help
He wanted to prove himself
All of the above
How did Old Beowulf change as a person?
He wasn't as strong, but he was more compassionate and wise.
He had become a coward.
He was a wicked and evil ruler.
He didn't change at all.
How did Old Beowulf die?
Poison from the dragon's fangs
Fire
Falling
Old age
What was Old Beowulf's last request?
To surround him with his all of his treasure by his tower
To bury him
To apologize to Grendel
To throw Exalibur back in the lake
Why did Wiglaf admonish the men after the battle?
They acted like worthless cowards
Beowulf had given them everything and taken care of them
They had a lack of faith and loyalty
All of the above
How did the Geats give Beowulf an honorable funeral?
Funeral pyre
Burial
Entombment
21 gun salute
Why do you think there were so many kennings in Beowulf?
To add another layer of description and detail
To show irony
To show foreshadowing
To add to more alliteration
Why is Beowulf an epic story?
The hero shows bravery and courage.
The hero travels to distant lands and saves the world.
The hero has supernatural powers and fights monsters.
All of the above.
Which of the following is a kenning for Grendel's mother?
mighty water witch
fire-spitting terror
mighty protector of men
all of the above
Which of the following is a kenning for the dragon?
fire-spitting terror
mighty water witch
mighty protector of men
None of the above
Which of the following is the best theme of the this story?
Great strength makes things right.
Intelligence is greater than strength.
Valor will triumph over evil.
A king must be wealthy.
