WorksheetsBeowulf Final Test
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 20mins
What was built by King Hrothgar and his men and is used for celebrating, sleeping and meeting?
a funeral pyre
a ship
a mead hall
a tower that can be seen by sailors
Who is King of the Danes and for what problem does he need help?
Beowulf; a superiority complex
Ecgtheow; a hulking man/monster who ate all of his men
Unferth; alcoholism
Hrothgar; a hulking man/monster who ate most of his men
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?
Rips his arm off
Chops his head off
Cuts him open from the crotch to the chin
Beats his head against the wall
Why doesn't Beowulf use weapons against Grendel? Choose all that apply.
He wants it to be a fair fight.
This enhances Beowulf's hero status, and he wants to honor his king.
He is allergic to the metal used.
During the Anglo Saxon period, bragging was considered
Overly prideful and rude
Unacceptable in society
Acceptable and even encouraged( as long as you could back it up)
Poetic and beautiful
How can you tell that Beowulf is a legendary hero?
He is the son of a Geat ruler who came to fight in England.
He is larger than life and is remembered in tales from long ago.
He is a soldier who fought in battles long ago.
He believes in honor and loyalty
"Up from his swampland, sliding silently" This line is an example of ...
Epithet
Alliteration
Kenning
Who is Grendel?
A descendant of Abel
A descendant of Cain
A descendant of Hrothgar
"Listening, the famous ring-giver sure," "ring-giver" is an example of a ...
Epithet
Alliteration
Kenning
What type of monster killed Beowulf?
A witch
A man-eating beast
A dragon
A werewolf
Who is Wiglaf?
A wicked queen of legend who punishes anyone who looks at her the wrong way.
Beowulf’s childhood friend, whom he defeated in a swimming match. Unferth alludes to the story of their contest, and Beowulf then relates it in detail.
A young kinsman and retainer of Beowulf who helps him in the fight against the dragon while all of the other warriors run away. Wiglaf adheres to the heroic code better than Beowulf’s other retainers, thereby proving himself a suitable successor to Beowulf.
The king of the Danes.
Who is Hrothgar?
King of the Swedes
King of the Danes
King of the British
King of the Geats
Why does Beowulf decide to visit Hrothgar?
To create an alliance.
To start war.
To defeat a monster.
To ask for protection.
The story of Beowulf originally came from...
Anglo-Saxons
Scandinavians
Franciscans
Jutes
Why does Grendel's Mother attack Herot Hall?
She is seeking out Beowulf
She wants to destroy Hrothgar's thrown
She wants revenge for her son
It was built on top of her swamp
Why does the Dragon awaken and attack the Geats?
Beowulf called him out
Wiglaf stepped on its tail
A thief stole one of its jeweled cups
Beowulf spoke the magic words
Who is the one Geat who comes to Beowulf's aid in his battle with the dragon?
Healfdane
Hrothgar
Wiglaf
Unferth
Which of the following BEST explains why Beowulf chose Wiglaf to be the next king of the Geats?
He displayed courage and bravery in the fight with the dragon
He was the rightful heir by birth
He fulfilled the prophecy of whoever slays the dragon becomes king
He has the most gold at the end of the story
Where does Beowulf ask to have his burial?
Herot Hall
Sutton Hoo
Beowulf's Tower
Herot Tower
Beowulf's Tower best symbolizes...
Beowulf's legacy after his death
Beowulf's wealth
his failures as a leader
his victory over Grendel and his mother
What do the fights between Beowulf and the monsters represent?
the fight between a man and God
the fight between good and evil
the fight between men and women
nothing
“Whale’s Home” is an example of a(n)
Epithet
Alliteration
Kenning
Which of the following is an epithet for Beowulf
Hell-forged hands
Strongest of the Geats
Mighty Prince
Monster of Women
"Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before" is an example of
kenning
metaphor
alliteration
Anglo Saxon price paid for killing someone
scop
wergild
kenning
epithet
What protects Beowulf from Grendel's mother?
Hrothgar's sword
Beowulf's Helmet
Beowulf's ring woven metal
Beowulf's shield
What were the responsibilities of the scops during the Heroic Age of Anglo-Saxons?
celebrated the deeds of the heroes and perpetuated their names
worshiped and praised the deeds of the heroes
perpetuated the names of the kings
composed songs that will praise gods
Which of the following does not reflect the oral tradition of the epic Beowulf ?
Before it was written down, the story of Beowulf was preserved for generations by word of mouth.
Beowulf reflects the cultural tradition of telling stories in the mead-halls.
Scops memorized and recited the poetic verses of Beowulf as a form of entertainment.
When the thanes feasted, the King gave the best portion of meat to the bravest warrior.
What does Beowulf give Wiglaf?
A necklace
His gold helment
His rings
All of the above
Which of following is the best theme of this story?
Great strength makes things right
Intelligence is greater than strength.
Valor (a.k.a. courage) will triumph over evil.
A king must be wealthy
From which fact in Beowulf can the reader infer that Beowulf is honorable?
Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.
Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster.
Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.
Higlac is Beowulf’s cousin.
In Beowulf, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar’s
kingdom?
to bring home treasures from that rich kingdom
to win glory by slaying a fire-breathing dragon
to help Hrothgar by destroying a monster
to take over the throne of Higlac
What does Unferth give Beowulf?
Hrunting
Nagling
Gold
A helmet with a boar's head engraved on it
How many years does Beowulf reign over Geatland?
30
40
50
45
