WorksheetsBeowulf Test Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 29mins
Beowulf believes that the outcome of all of his efforts is ultimately determined by
God
Fate
God & Fate
His physical strength
Which of the following elements is shown to be most powerful in Beowulf's world?
Water
Fire
Wind
Iron
How does Grendel respond to the realization that Beowulf will challenge his fighting skills?
Angrily
Joyfully
Fearfully
Defiantly
The fire dragon is awakened by an act of
Cowardice
Defiance
Greed.
Violence.
Beowulf's preparation for battle against the fire dragon differs from his preparation for battle against Grendel in that Beowulf
Carries weapons.
Doesn’t boast.
Doesn't seek fame
It does not differ
When Beowulf realizes that the battle with the fire dragon will go against him, he
continues to fight.
cures fate and blames God.
orders his men to help him.
quits and tries to negotiate a treaty.
Why does Beowulf want Wiglaf to bring him the jewels from the fire dragon's castle?
He is afraid that they will fall to others.
He wants the comfort of seeing the prize he has won.
He wants to make sure there is no other monster in the tower.
He wants to see if Wiglaf is brave enough to succeed him.
As Beowulf lay dying, his attitude toward his death is one of
Acceptance.
Anger
Bitterness
Fear
The storyteller’s moral warning about the power of gold & treasure implies that lust for gold
always wins
drives all of mankind's decisions
is a necessary evil.
is destructive for all men.
Beowulf's deeds require tremendous
Courage
Friendship
Generosity
Trust
The main struggle in Beowulf is between
Good & evil
Love & hate
Man & nature
Man & society
Why does Grendel dare not touch the throne?
God protects it.
He cannot eat it.
He's scared of Hrothgar.
He's scared of it because it's golden.
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel in their battle?
He & his men trap the monster and shove him off the castle tower.
He decapitates Grendel and presents Hrothgar the head as a trophy.
He punches Grendel and wrestles him to the floor.
He rips off his arm and Grendel flees.
What two “items” does Grendel’s mother take from Herot?
Beowulf’s bravest warrior & Grendel’s arm
Grendel’s arm & Hrothgar's wife
Grendel’s arm and Hrothgar
Grendel’s arm and Hrothgar’s best friend.
Whose debt is Beowulf repaying by helping King Hrothgar?
He’s not repaying a debt
His
His cousin
His father
Why is Beowulf included in English IV textbooks?
All literature textbooks must have an epic poem included.
It's an excellent example of epic poetry.
It's the first great work of English national literature.
It's hard to read and only seniors can understand it.
What is an epic?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two seemingly unlike things without using the connective words like, as, than, or resembles
A long narrative poem that relates the deeds of a larger than life hero who embodies the values of a particular society
A pause within a poetic line that breaks the regularity of the metrical pattern.
The use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word or each stressed syllable in a line of verse.
What is an epic hero?
A conventional poetic phrase used for or in addition to the usual name of a person or thing, especially in Anglo-Saxon verse.
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two seemingly unlike things without using the connective words like, as, than, or resembles
The main character in an epic whose legendary or heroic actions are central to his/her culture, race, or nation
The use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word or each stressed syllable in a line of verse.
What is alliteration?
A conventional poetic phrase used for or in addition to the usual name of a person or thing, especially in Anglo-Saxon verse.
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two seemingly unlike things without using the connective words like, as, than, or resembles
A pause within a poetic line that breaks the regularity of the metrical pattern
The use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word or each stressed syllable in a line of verse.
What is the oral tradition?
A community's cultural and historical traditions passed down by word of mouth.
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two seemingly unlike things without using the connective words like, as, than, or resembles
A person or thing that makes another seem better by contrast
Something used for or regarded as representing something else
What is a caesura?
A conventional poetic phrase used for or in addition to the usual name of a person or thing, especially in Anglo-Saxon verse.
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two seemingly unlike things without using the connective words like, as, than, or resembles
A pause within a poetic line that breaks the regularity of the metrical pattern.
The use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word or each stressed syllable in a line of verse.
The test will also have a reading comprehension section
Definition of Arrogant
Overly Proud
Rude
Compassionate
Likeable
Marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt
sarcastic
generous
humble
angry
firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or
something
humility
boastful
trust
friendship
lack of pride; modesty
compassionate
wise
arrogant
humility
the willingness to give or share
friendship
generosity
loyalty
humilty
A relationship with someone you know, trust, and regard with affection
friendship
humilty
generosity
loyalty
A feeling of disgust or resentment
bitterness
anger
arrogance
generosity
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
bitterness
anger
arrogance
violence
the action of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered
acceptance
humilty
generosity
friendship
physical force that is used to harm people or damage property
anger
greed
violence
arrogance
an excessive desire to have or own things
greed
anger
hostility
violence
a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected
course of events
Concidence
An Act of God
Fate
open resistance; bold disobedience
Defiance
Cowardice
Violence
Arrogance
lack of bravery
cowardice
arrogance
defiance
violence
with great happiness
fearfully
joyously
excitedly
defiantly
in the manner of one who is afraid
fearfully
angrily
defiantly
joyously
with strong, lively feelings
excitedly
fearfully
joyously
defiantly
in a rebellious or challenging manner
defiantly
angrily
fearfully
joyously
the amount of force one's muscles can produce
honor
courage
strength
compassion
commitment to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct/behavior.
strength
honor
compassion
acceptance
sympathy, mercy
compassion
loyalty
generosity
acceptance
strong-hearted wakeful sleeper
kenning
caesura
allusion
epic simile
Then Beowulf rose, still brave, still strong,
And with his shield at his side, and a mail shirt on his breast,
Strode calmly, confidently, toward the tower, under
The rocky cliffs: no coward could have walked there!
kenning
alliteration
caesura
allusion
And for the first time in his life that famous prince
Fought with fate against him, with glory
Denied him.
alliteration
foreshadowing
kenning
caesura
He was spawned in that slime,
Conceived by a pair of those monsters born
Of Cain, murderous creatures banished
By God, punished forever for the crime
Of Abel’s death.
allusion
alliteration
kenning
caesura
How did Alfred the Great unify the Anglo-Saxons?
He led them in battle against the Vikings.
He encouraged the use of the English language.
He made everyone convert to Christianity.
He defeated the Romans
What was a warrior's only consolation against death?
They would be buried in a place of honor
They would be rewarded in the afterlife.
They would be remembered in the poetry of the time.
They had no consolation or comfort against death.
This site was used by the Celts for ceremonial purposes.
Hadrian’s Wall
Stonehenge
The Colosseum
Hagia Sophia
