WorksheetsBeowulf Quiz Prep
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of poem is Beowulf?
a)
an Epic
b)
a Sonnet
c)
an Ode
d)
a Haiku
2.
Which of the following is an Anglo-Saxon belief?
a)
Paganism
b)
Judaism
c)
Muslim
d)
Buddhism
3.
Which of the following is ALSO an Anglo-Saxon belief?
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Muslim
d)
Buddhism
4.
'Old English' originated in which area of Europe?
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
Italy
d)
America
5.
What is unique about Shild and the leadership hierarchy described in the Beowulf prologue?
a)
Shild was an orphan before assuming power and then continued the hierarchy by making his son the next King
b)
There is no one leader and everything is decided by popular vote so Shild was elected along with others
c)
The new leaders are chosen by the old ones before they die and Shild chose Beowulf
d)
Shild introduced an early form of Democracy and helped build the leadership heirarchy
6.
What is the name of the Great Hall that Grendel attacks?
a)
Herot
b)
Mead Hall
c)
Helfdane
d)
Beowulf's Banquet Hall
7.
Looking at the author's/translator's word choice, what do the words "blood dripping behind him" (line 124) imply about the overall meaning in the excerpt?
a)
They show that the deeds done in the excerpt are terrifying and meant to frighten an imaginative audience.
b)
They show that the hall was wet or near water, and that Grendel is a water beast.
c)
They show that the audience understands the terrors of medieval war, where blood dripped from dangerous hand-to-hand weapon wounds.
d)
They show that Grendel did not care about the Danes knowing about his attack.
8.
How long does Grendel terrorize Hrothgar and his men before Beowulf arrives?
a)
Decades
b)
1 time
c)
Hours
d)
Weeks
9.
Which option best summarizes the beginning chapters of Beowulf?
a)
Shild comes to Denmark & becomes a king and then his son Beo takes over after Shild's death. Beo's grandson Hrothgar has a grand feast hall called Herot be built to hold his men and host parties after battles, but one day a monster named Grendel starts killing his men in the night. They flee and call upon the hero Beowulf to slay Grendel. Beowulf, who was helping to free the Danes, doesn't hesitate to come along to help Hrothgar defeat the evil plaguing Herot.
b)
Beowulf lives a quiet, peaceful life in his comfortable hole in Gaetland. Beowulf lives in a hole because he is a warrior—one of a race of small, plump people about half the size of humans, with furry toes and a great love of good food and drink. Beowulf is quite content in Gaetland, near the bustling village of Stockholm, but one day his comfort is shattered by the arrival of the monster Grendel. The attack persuades Beowulf to set out on an adventure with a group of his fellow warriors.
c)
In the first parts of this piece, the speaker describes a wanderer named Beowulf who lost everything that meant something to him. He’s lost his lord, his home, his kinsmen, and more. Now, he’s seeking out a new life but can’t escape the memories of the old one. As he travels, he has brief moments of peace as well as some nice dreams. But, just as he starts to feel a bit of his sorrow lift, he’s reminded of all he’s lost.
d)
It's a new school year, and Beowulf finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with monsters who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Beowulf records them in his diary.
10.
When Beowulf first meets King Hrothgar, he boasts about himself. Why does Beowulf recount his heritage and his accomplishments?
a)
Beowulf stalls for more time by recounting his heritage. He hopes that news will soon come that Hrothgar has already killed Grendel.
b)
Beowulf wants to impress those who do not know him, assert his authority so others will follow him into battle against Grendel, and make clear to all present that he alone deserves the honor of killing the monster.
c)
Beowulf draws a connection between himself and his present purpose by reviewing his ancestry and what he had in common with Hrothgar.
d)
Recounting one’s heritage was the appropriate greeting among the Danes at that time.
11.
What request does Beowulf make of King Hrothgar after coming to fight Grendel?
a)
Beowulf wants to fight Grendel without Hrothgar and his men's help and he wants to do it barehanded
b)
Beowulf wants Hrothgar to supply an army to fight Grendel but Beowulf gets the final kill shot
c)
Since Grendel has killed so many of Hrothgar's men, Beowulf wants him to pay him money upfront to kill Grendel
d)
Beowulf will let Hrothgar and his men fight Grendel but Beowulf wants to kill Grendel with his father's sword
12.
Who is Unferth? Why does he feel about Beowulf’s boast? How does he address Beowulf?
a)
Unferth is Hrothgar’s brother who has just returned from a glorious victory. He is impressed by Beowulf’s stories and brave deeds and addresses him as “Sir.”
b)
Unferth is a soldier from Geatland. He is perplexed by Beowulf’s stories because he was with Beowulf on most of the escapades, and Beowulf is clearly lying– distorting the truth to almost unrecognizable proportions. He addresses Beowulf as “My Lord.”
c)
Unferth is a Danish warrior who is angry that someone has achieved greater glory than he has. Unferth calls Beowulf a “boastful fool.”
d)
Unferth is Hrothgar’s servant. He is perplexed by the greatness of the tales Beowulf tells and addresses Beowulf as “master.”
13.
What is Beowulf’s response to Unferth’s tale of a swimming competition Beowulf lost in his youth?
a)
Beowulf can’t believe Unferth has completely distorted the truth. He challenges Unferth to prove his story or duel with him.
b)
Beowulf recounts that he swam side by side with Brecca for five nights until a storm carried him away where he was attacked by sea monsters. He killed nine monsters before washing up on a beach.
c)
Beowulf thanks Unferth for such a wonderful account of the event and invites him to join him for dinner.
d)
Beowulf disputes Unferth’s claim that he was attacked by sea monsters. Beowulf says the truth is that he got caught in a whirlpool and was too weak to swim after getting of it which meant Brecca could win.
14.
Beowulf and his men sleep in the hall, waiting for Grendel to arrive so they can attack him. Describe the struggle that ensues between the two.
a)
Grendel rends the boastful warrior tooth and nail, stopping only to pick his teeth.
b)
Beowulf’s arm is torn off by Grendel, but he continues to fight, ignoring his wound.
c)
Neither of the combatants can gain advantage over the other, and the battle rages for three days before a victor emerges.
d)
Herot trembles as Beowulf and Grendel fight to the death. Beowulf’s prowess causes Grendel to shriek in agonizing pain.
15.
At the conclusion of the battle between Beowulf and Grendel, what transpires?
a)
Grendel is no match for Beowulf, who rips the monster’s arm from its socket and leaves Grendel mortally wounded, running back to his lair.
b)
Grendel bites off Beowulf’s head, but chokes on his helmet and both of them die.
c)
Grendel is killed in the great hall, and his body is placed at the foot of Hrothgar’s throne.
d)
Grendel is overpowered by Beowulf's men who hold him down while Beowulf kills him.
16.
How is Grendel's home described in chapter 13?
a)
He lives in a cold, wet cave
b)
He lives in an underground hole with a round door
c)
He lives in a lake of fire and blood
d)
He lives in hell
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