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Beowulf Quiz Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To which tribe does Beowulf belong?

a)

The Geats

b)

The Danes

c)

The British

d)

The masculine men of the Isle of Mann

2.

What type of literature is Beowulf?

a)

Sensory Poem

b)

Lyrical Poem

c)

Epic Poem

d)

Ancient Poem

3.

From what era is Beowulf?

a)

Anglo-Norman

b)

Anglo-Saxon

c)

Anglo-Germanic

d)

Anglo-European

4.

What tribe does Hrothgar lead?

a)

The Geats

b)

The Danes

c)

The Grendelians

d)

Think of something witty for this one and pretend I wrote it.

5.

For how long did Grendel attack Heorot?

a)

Five Years

b)

Eight Months

c)

Six Days

d)

Twelve Years

6.

How many men did Beowulf take with him to fight Grendel?

a)

Ten

b)

Twelve

c)

Fourteen

d)

Sixteen

7.

What is the name of Beowulf's king?

a)

Hygelac

b)

Ecgtheow

c)

Hrothgar

d)

Tim the Enchanter

8.

What is the name of Beowulf's father?

a)

Hygelac

b)

Ecgtheow

c)

Hrothgar

d)

Tom, Tim the Enchanter's arch nemesis

9.

Why is Beowulf the only one who can harm Grendel?

a)

He was destined

b)

He fought with his bare hands

c)

He fought Grendel with a magic sword

d)

He was attacked by an evil wizard as a kid and now has a cool scar on his forehead

10.

Which of the following is an example of a kenning?

a)

Grendel

b)

Weapons Clashed

c)

Boltered in the blood of enemies

d)

Whale-Road