WorksheetsBeowulf End of Unit Review Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 20mins
Ring-Danes
the thanes
the Scyldings
the Grendels
King Hrothgar
Shield of the people
King Hrothgar
Grendel
Beowulf
Wulfgar
the whale road
Lake Oregon
the sea
the aquarium
the fishing spot
the swan's road
the bothies
the fens
the sea
the moors
Describe the writer's tone toward Grendel in the kenning, "terror monger."
(a)
What are the Christian OR Pagan beliefs associated with the following kenning, which refers to Grendel? hell serf
an "omen" is an example of a
Christian belief
Pagan belief
A cross is an example of a
Christian belief
Pagan belief
Why do you think that there are both Pagan and Christian beliefs mentioned in the epic poem, Beowulf?
This adds interest to the poem.
The writer did not have a belief in either Christianity or Paganism, so he included both.
Beowulf was written during a time when people were trying to reconcile their Pagan beliefs with the newer Christian beliefs.
IDK (Do not pick this one.)
Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
a blend of Anglers and Saxophone players
a blend of Norse and Germanic people
a group of invaders from North Africa
British people who wanted the land all to themselves
"Swore oaths that the killer or souls might come to their aid and save their people" is an example of a
Christian belief
Pagan belief
stalwart
fearless
standin' on business
loyal, reliable, and hardworking
afraid
manacled
a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
crazy; insane
twisted beyond recognition
plight
a zit
a difficult or bad situation; bad circumstance
a long flight
the marches
The following kenning used to describe Grendel, invokes what kind of tone, and what does this kenning mean? (Why is Grendel described as this?)
"captain of evil"
