WorksheetsBeowulf Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins
Who is Hrothgar?
Danish thane who taunts Beowulf; later offers a sword
King of the Geats who sends his men to help the Danes
King of the Danes; builder of famous mead-hall
Sea nymph-like monster, seeks vengeance on Danes
Who is Beowulf?
A heroic warrior who later becomes King of the Geats
Only thane who stays with hero during the dragon battle
Important Danish official; killed by Grendel’s mother
Arrives from sea as a child. Founds royal Danish line
Who is Grendel?
A monster who bears the curse of the descendants of Cain
Grand mead-hall named for stag to symbolize kinship
Only thane who stays with hero during the dragon battle
Danish thane who taunts Beowulf; later offers a sword
“Swan-road” is an example of what?
Alliteration
Kenning
Rhythm
Caesura
In the sentence “but the bold one found that the battle-flasher would bite no longer, nor harm her life,” battle-flasher is a kenning for _____.
sword
chain mail
Grendel
horse
Beowulf is an ____ because it is a long, narrative poem about a hero.
Epic
Kenning
Essay
Limerick
Epics began as oral poems retold over many generations.
True
False
Who/what is Herot?
King of the Danes
King of the Geats
A drinking hall
A great sword
Grendel is the grandson of...
Hrothgar
Beowulf
the devil
Cain
Beowulf has the strength of ____ men in each hand.
10
30
50
100
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
What language is Beowulf written in?
Latin
Middle English
Welsh
Old English
What is the meaning of the word affliction as it appears in the following excerpts?
"And sometimes they sacrificed to the old stone gods...hoping for...the Devil's guidance in driving/Their affliction off." (lines 90-93)
"Bold and strong-minded, had driven affliction/Off, purged Herot clean." (lines 348-49)
a desire, wish, or aspiration
a problem or something that causes pain
bravery, boldness, or fearlessness
intense religious devotion
What is the meaning of the word loathsome as it appears in the following excerpt?
"...and running to his loathsome moor [land]/With another such sickening meal waiting/In his pouch." (lines 538-40)
disgusting or repulsive
appealing or attractive
swift or quick
delaying or putting off
"That mighty protector of men/Meant to hold the monster till its life/Leaped out..."
Considering the above example, which of the following best describes the tone that the poet takes when describing Beowulf in his battles?
admiring; praising
disgusted; repulsed
optimistic; hopeful
fearful; apprehensive
Select the group of words that accurately completes the following statement:
Grendel's lair is described as _____; in _____, Herot is described as _____.
solid; contrast; impermanent
heavenly; comparison; hellish
peaceful; comparison; chaotic
hellish; contrast; bright
Which of the following is NOT a epic hero trait?
Noble Birth
Travels Over Great Distances
National Heroism
Meeting a Wise Mentor
Why does Grendel initially attack Herot?
Beowulf killed his mother
He had not eaten for hundreds of years
He hears and hates their music and singing
Hrothgar stole his pogs
Who are the group of people Beowulf wants to help?
The Geats
The Danes
The Wexans
The Visigoths
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
"Listening, the famous ring-giver sure," This is an example of a ...
Variation
Alliteration
Kenning
Good vs. Evil Christian and Pagan Influences Importance of wealth and treasure importance of sea and sailing fate These are all examples of
Theme
attitude
tone
All of the above
What does this statement tell you about Grendel?
"The monster's / Thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws" (lines 34-35).
He is hungry.
He has sharp claws.
He is not trustworthy.
He has intelligence and cleverness.
"shepherd of evil, guardian of crime" (line 273)
"the afflictor/Of men, tormentor of their days" (lines 331-32)
The above excerpts are examples of...
The Anglo-Saxon concept of wyrd
Kennings that describe Grendel's mother
Kennings that describe Grendel
Biblical allusions that reiterate Grendel's evil nature
At the beginning of the poem (lines 19-23), there is a Biblical allusion to Cain, who killed his brother Abel.
Select the two reasons why this allusion is significant.
It reveals key details about Beowulf's heritage.
It shows that Grendel's mother's motives are somewhat justified.
It explains why Grendel is evil and murderous.
It highlights the contrast between Beowulf and King Hrothgar.
It shows that loyalty (to leader, family, etc.) is an important value in Anglo-Saxon society.
What do the stories told by the men reveal about Anglo-Saxon culture and religion?
This reveals that the Anglo-Saxons valued the tradition of story-telling, particularly creation.. The use of the word “Almighty” and the description of the creation of the earth reads like a Christian narrative, which show the Anglo-Saxon’s growing beliefs in the principles or stories of Christianity.
This reveals that the Anglo-Saxons valued the tradition of telling myths about creation. It also reveals the need of Anglo-Saxons to tell "fishermen stories" to make the men feel better about themselves.
Where does Grendel live?
deep in the swamp/marsh
the jungle
the ocean
the city
How many winters did Grendel terrorize Herot?
150 years
6 years
30 years
12 winters/years
What is the name of the place Beowulf came from?
The promise land
Land of the Geats
Land of the monarchs
The Herotland
What was the name of the Mead Hall?
Herot
Bungalow
Mead Hall
House of the Danes
Which of the following is not a kenning?
mead hall
Lord's protector
golden wing
sea witch
Which of the following is NOT a trait of an epic hero?
comes from humble beginnings
actions determine the fate of the nation
superhuman abilities
reflects societal ideals
