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Beowulf Unit Test

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 4hrs 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is Hrothgar?

a)

the king of the Geats

b)

the king of the Danes

c)

the monster

d)

Beowulf's brother

2.

Why do the swords of Beowulf's men fail to harm Grendel?

a)

the men have brought dull swords

b)

Beowulf refuses to let his men fight

c)

the men are too weak to fight Grendel

d)

Grendel has put a spell on their weapons

3.

Grendel finally shows fear when

a)

he is held fast in Beowulf's grip

b)

Beowulf first approaches him

c)

Beowulf's men attack him

d)

he runs back to his den

4.

What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

a)

kill Beowulf

b)

flee to his lair

c)

fight every man in the hall

d)

convince Beowulf not to kill him

5.

What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?

a)

he rips off Grendel's arm

b)

he stabs Grendel through the heart with his sword

c)

he cuts off Grendel's leg

d)

he chops off Grendel's head

6.

What does Grendel's mother take from Herot?

a)

a sword

b)

Grendel's arm

c)

tapestries

d)

an axe

7.

How does the fight in the lake contrast with the fight with Grendel?

a)

Beowulf uses weapons in the lake and the opponent doesn't show fear

b)

Beowulf uses weapons in the lake and the opponent shows fear

c)

Beowulf doesn't use weapons because they are all useless against both monsters

d)

Beowulf doesn't use weapons, but the opponent does

8.

What is Hrunting?

a)

Grendel's mother's hall

b)

Hrothgar's hall

c)

Beowulf's sword

d)

a shield

9.

What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack?

a)

his bare skin

b)

his chainmail shirt

c)

Hrunting

d)

his warriors

10.

Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair?

a)

magicians

b)

Grendel's mother

c)

Grendel

d)

giants of olden time

11.

What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?

a)

he weeps

b)

he leaves the body untouched

c)

he burns the body

d)

he cuts off Grendel's head

12.

As the last section begins, how long has Beowulf reigned as king?

a)

100 years

b)

50 years

c)

10 years

d)

5 years

13.

What two literary devices are used in these lines: "That famous prince fought with fate against him."

a)

kenning and analogy

b)

kenning and simile

c)

alliteration and foreshadowing

d)

alliteration and caesura

14.

What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see that he is losing the battle with the dragon?

a)

fall to their knees and pray

b)

cry into their Scandinavian beards

c)

run away

d)

rush in to help

15.

Who is Wiglaf?

a)

Beowulf's son

b)

the dragon's child

c)

the dragon

d)

a close kinsman of Beowulf

16.

What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to bring him before he dies?

a)

his warriors

b)

the dragon's treasures

c)

his son

d)

the dragon's head

17.

Beowulf asks Wiglaf to be the next leader because Wiglaf

a)

defeats the dragon alone

b)

asks to be the Geats' next leader

c)

stands with Beowulf to fight the dragon

d)

shows more strength than Beowulf when Beowulf turns into a coward

18.

What does Wiglaf's fighting the dragon tell you about the importance of honor in the Anglo-Saxon period?

a)

a warrior protects his king even at the risk of his own life

b)

courage is knowing when an enemy's threat is too great

c)

a king's greatness is measured by how much his people love him

d)

fighting to the death is the only way to be immortalized

19.

Which is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf?

a)

evil always wins

b)

kingdoms survive and prosper through warfare

c)

a good leader is brave and fearless

d)

real dragons and monsters await everyone

20.

Ruler of the Danes

a)

Grendel

b)

Beowulf

c)

Hrothgar

d)

Wulfgar

21.

Where does Grendel live?

a)

Herot

b)

Underwater Cave

c)

In a Tree

d)

The Mead Hall

22.

The name "Almighty" references whom?

a)

Grendel

b)

Kanye West

c)

God

d)

Warriors

23.

An allusion is defined as ___

a)

a thing that is interpreted by the senses

b)

impression of the mind

c)

something creeping around in the dark

d)

a figure of speech that references a person, place, thing, or event

24.

The mead hall where King Hrothgar and his warriors lived.

a)

Stephenson High School

b)

Home Goods

c)

Herot

d)

Geatland

25.

The son of Adam and Eve

a)

Grendel

b)

Grendel's mother

c)

Abel

d)

Beowulf

26.

Details that describe Grendel's disposition.

a)

powerful, darkness, growling in pain

b)

powerful, happy, growling in pain

c)

powerful, excited, growling hungry

d)

powerful, proud, growling in pain

27.

Grendel is irritated by the Hrothgar's men because they were_

a)

ugly

b)

happy

c)

scared

d)

drunk

28.

How does the reader know that Grendel has superhuman strength?

a)

He is a body builder

b)

He is a member of LA Fintness.

c)

He snatches up thirty of King Hrothgar's warriors in one sitting.

d)

He is the cousin of the Greek god Zeus.

29.

Who is the protector of King Hrothgar's glorious Throne?

a)

Grendel

b)

The fire-breathing dragon

c)

King Hrothgar himself

d)

God

30.

How long does Grendel commit his crimes in Herot?

a)

twelve hours

b)

twelve weeks

c)

twelve winters

d)

twelve nights

31.

How is the epic evident of pagan elements?

a)

King Hrothgar makes sacrifices to the old stone gods

b)

King Hrothgar meets with his wise councilmen.

c)

King Hrothgar hires Beowulf.

d)

King Hrothgar flees the town and looks for help.

32.

The word reparation means..

a)

Fixing a pair of shoes

b)

Making amends for loss or suffering

c)

A recipe for a fruit cake

d)

loyalty to another person

33.

One characteristic of an epic is

a)

New oral epics continue to be created and recited

b)

The plot is complicated by supernatural beings.

c)

The plot only scratches the surface of the legend.

d)

Scholarly looking people are in the story.

34.
Who are scops?
a)
Storytellers, poetry readers, entertainers
b)
Friends of the Geats, Beowulf’s people
c)
Monks writing Christian literature
d)
Hrothgar's men, also known as the Danes
35.
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
36.
How long has Grendel been terrorizing the Danish people?
a)
12 years
b)
12 months
c)
12 days
d)
12 minutes
37.
When does Grendel attack?
a)
Only in the morning because he is hungry
b)
Only at night while the men are sleeping
c)
All day long - he's not picky!
d)
Trick question - he doesn't attack, he's a gentle creature
38.
What is the one thing protected from Grendel's wrath?
a)
Beowulf's sword
b)
A cross on the wall of the meadhall
c)
The king's throne
d)
The poet's harp
39.
Whom is Grendel supposed to be a descendant of?
a)
Satan
b)
Hrothgar
c)
Cain
d)
Abel
40.
In the following passage, who is “Healfdane’s son”?
“So the living sorrow of Healfdane’s son
Simmered, bitter and fresh, and no wisdom
Or strength could break it”
a)
Edgetho
b)
Hrothgar
c)
Beowulf
d)
Higlac
41.
Why does the watchman get suspicious when he sees Beowulf and his men arrive?
a)
They were trying to sneak by him
b)
Beowulf was wearing a disguise
c)
Their weapons were too nice for commoners to own
d)
They speak another language than his own
42.
How many men does Beowulf take with him to Denmark?
a)
None but himself
b)
8
c)
14
d)
30
43.
After pushing their boat to shore and tying it in place, what do Beowulf’s men do first?
a)
Give thanks to God for an easy journey
b)
Start the search for Grendel
c)
Praise Beowulf for being an epic hero
d)
Kill the watchman
44.
What is one of the first pieces of information Beowulf gives to prove his identity?
a)
He describes who his father was
b)
He shows his driver’s license
c)
He brags about battles he has won
d)
He shows his family crest
45.
What weapon does Beowulf say he will use to fight Grendel?
a)
His sword, passed down from his father
b)
Only a shield for protection
c)
A trap large enough to grab Grendel's leg
d)
No weapon, just his hands
46.
How does Grendel feel when the fight with Beowulf begins?
a)
Excited- he was bored with easy kills
b)
Scared- he has never had to defend himself before
c)
Happy- he enjoys a worthy opponent
d)
Sad- he knows he is going to die
47.
What is the following sentence an obvious example of? 

“Great bodies beating at its beautiful walls”
a)
Alliteration
b)
Assonance
c)
A kenning
d)
Old English
48.
Why is it pointless for Beowulf’s men to try and help their leader?
a)
Grendel eats them faster than they can attack
b)
Their weapons have no effect on Grendel
c)
Beowulf told them only he can defeat Grendel 
d)
God will not allow them to assist Beowulf
49.
What did Beowulf throw over one of the rafters as a symbol of his victory in battle?
a)
His cloak
b)
His sword
c)
The skinned fur of Grendel's coat
d)
Grendel's arm
50.
Define comitatus.
a)
System of loyalty where everyone protects the king at all costs even if it means a warrior giving up his own life
b)
Every man has a value attached to his life, and this must be repaid if he is killed
c)
Repetition of the initial consonant sound
d)
Two words joined together to take on a new metaphorical meaning
51.
Define wergild.
a)
Everyone protects the king at all costs even if it means a warrior giving up his own life
b)
Every man has a value attached to his life, and this must be repaid if he is killed
c)
Repetition of the initial consonant sound
d)
Two words joined together to take on a new metaphorical meaning
52.
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 
53.
Beowulf's amazing powers are probably gifts from...
a)
the Christian God
b)
Pagan spirits
c)
King Hrothgar
d)
Unferth
54.
Most epic heroes have some kind of divine ancestry or are aided by gods in some capacity. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
55.
Epic heroes do not struggle with pride.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
56.
"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?
a)
Comitatus
b)
Scop
c)
Wyrd
d)
Dane
57.
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
58.
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.
59.
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.
60.
"Mighty Water Witch"
This kenning refers to...
a)
Grendel
b)
Grendel's Mother
c)
Hrothgar
d)
Hrunting
61.
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?
62.
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
63.
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
64.
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!
65.
"I will fight again, seek fame still. If the Dragon hiding in his tower dares to face me." This quote is evidence of 
a)
Beowulf's promise
b)
Beowulf's desire for fame
c)
Beowulf's modest opinion
66.
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
67.
When talking about himself, Beowulf is mostly proud about his
a)
bravery
b)
humbleness
c)
50 years as a king
68.

The name of the warrior who assisted Beowulf in battle

a)

Hrunting

b)

Wiglaf

c)

Higlac

d)

Unferth

69.
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
70.
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
71.
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
72.
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
73.
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
74.
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
75.
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
76.

What is Wiglaf doing in the opening lines of "The Spoils"?

a)

Trying to save Beowulf

b)

Entering the Dragon's tower to gather treasure

c)

Battling the Dragon with Beowulf's sword

d)

Crying over the body of the dead hero

77.

Which of the following best describes the Dragon's tower?

a)

Putrid with rotting meat and decaying carcasses.

b)

Beautiful with glimmering treasures and strange light.

c)

Stuffy with little air and lots of smoke.

d)

Dark with threatening silence.

78.

Why did Wiglaf run anxiously out of the Dragon's tower?

a)

He didn't want the dragon to see him.

b)

He wanted to hide the treasures somewhere before anyone could find him.

c)

He wanted to return to the dying Beowulf to show him.

d)

He was frightened by a bird's sqaull

79.

In what state does Wiglaf find Beowulf?

a)

Peacefully sleeping.

b)

Violently dying.

c)

Desperately defending himself.

d)

Viciously attacking.

80.

What is Beowulf's dying wish?

a)

He tells Wiglaf to keep the treasure as a reward for being the only loyal warrior.

b)

He tells Wiglaf to burn his body and spread the ashes in the sea.

c)

He instructs Wiglaf to chop off the dragon's head and take it back to the kingdom to ward off evil spirits.

d)

He asks Wiglaf to take the treasures back to his people and build a tomb in his honor.

81.

What does Beowulf give Wiglaf?

a)

A necklace

b)

His gold helment

c)

His rings

d)

All of the above

82.

What does the line "His soul left his flesh, flew to glory" suggest?

a)

Beowulf had an honorable death.

b)

Beowulf would be punished for his greed.

c)

Beowulf shape shifted into a bird.

d)

Beowulf didn't die.

83.

The text reveals that Wiglaf "denounces" the warriors who deserted Beowulf. What does the word most likely mean?

a)

demolishes in battle

b)

declares to be wrong

c)

discovers the goodness

d)

claims wrongdoing.

84.

What word best describes the mood of the resolution?

a)

epic grief

b)

solemn celebration

c)

celebratory feasting

d)

violent retribution

85.

Why does Lancelot come to Camelot?

a)

for gold

b)

to meet King Arthur

c)

for Guinevere

d)

to battle

86.

Lady Guinevere is from:

a)

Leonesse

b)

Camelot

c)

England

d)

London

87.

Lancelot's original pain comes from

a)

his wife being killed

b)

a raid on his village that ended with the death of his family

c)

losing Lady Guinevere

d)

being a coward

88.

Who said: “There's a peace only to be found on the other side of war. If that war should come I will fight it!”

a)

Arthur

b)

Lancelot

c)

Maleagant

d)

Lady Guinevere

89.

Who said: “You must not care whether you live or die.”

a)

Arthur

b)

Maleagant

c)

Lancelot

d)

Lady Guinevere

90.

Who said: “Self-sacrifice is very easy. It's having to sacrifice someone you love that puts your convictions to the test.”

a)

Arthur

b)

Maleagant

c)

Lancelot

d)

Lady Guinevere

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