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1) How was the story of Beowulf originally spread?
A
It was memorized and recited aloud
B
published as a book
C
spoken in churches
D
writing in letters and passed down from parent to child
2) What is the purpose of an epic poem?
A
to pass down scial and moral standards through a culture
B
to make sure that mem wanted to go into the army
C
to entertain
D
to inspire fear
3) Which of the following is NOT an element of the epic genre?
A
struggle of good versus evil
B
national values
C
lighthearted tone
D
episodes important to the nation's history
4) Which of the following allusions ( a reference to a well known story to make a point) does the poet make in reference to Grendel?
A
biblical story of Cain
B
reference to anglo saxons
C
biblical story of Job
D
reference to History of English Speaking Peoples
5) Why does beowulf sail to Hrothgar's kingdom Denmark ?
A
to win glory by slaying a fire breathing dragon
B
to help Hrothgar by destroying a monster and to gain fame for himself
C
to take over Higlac's throne
D
to bring home treasures from that rich kingdom
6) Which is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf?
A
War helps kingdoms grow
B
A good leader is brave and fearless
C
There will always be another kingdom to help
D
Everyone will have to fight monsters at some point
7) Grendel couldn't harm Hrothgar's throne because
A
it was protected by God
B
it was guarded
C
it ws built by Giants
D
he couldn't reach it
8) How many years after defeating Grendel does Beowulf fight a dragon?
A
40
B
50
C
1
D
25
9) At the end of Beowulf, Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon because
A
Beowulf is too old and sick to fight
B
they could then claim a share of the gold
C
it will increase Beowulf's chance of victory
D
in the past they had promised to repay Beowulf's kindness with their lives
10) The following lines are best illustrated by which answer below: Then he who had harrowed the hearts of men, with pain and affliction in former times, and had given offence also to God, found that his bodily powers failed him (808-810
A
Beowulf's realization that the dragon was going to defeat him
B
Grendel's realization that he was beginning to defeat Beowulf
C
Grendel's realization that his powers were fading and Beowulf would defeat him
D
Hrothgar's musing that he should have ordered Unferth to aid Beowulf in battle
11) Which phrase best describes the desired result intended for Grendel from this quotation : they could hack at Grendel from every side, trying to open a path for his evil soul but their points could not hurt him
A
to help him escape
B
to speak to him in a seance
C
to drive him out of the hall
D
to kill him
12) In which line does Grendel first show fear?
A
line 733
B
line 763
C
line 769
D
line 752
13) The author siggests that Grendel's behaviour is mainly caused by his
A
indignation at the king's goodness
B
natural evil inherited from Cain
C
loneliness after being banished by God
D
scorn of the Danes luxurious feasting
14) Why does Beowulf take Grendel's head back to Heorot when he finishes killing Gendel's mother?
A
to ensure Grendel will not revive and return to terrorize the land
B
all of the above
C
to present as a trophy to Hrothgar
D
to avenge the slaughter of his troops by Grendel and settle the score
15) When the dying Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace, the gesture means that
A
Beowulf wants Wiglaf to kill his comrades
B
Beowulf recognizes Wiglaf's superior strength in battle
C
Beowulf has captured the monster's treasure
D
Beowulf is passing on the rulership of Geatland to Wiglaf
16) Beowulf asks Wiglaf to be the next leader because Wiglaf
A
displays bravery and loyalty when he fights with Beowulf
B
asks to be the Geats next leader
C
defeats the dragon alone
D
shows more strength that Beowulf does in the dragon fight
17) What does Wiglaf's fighting the dragon tell you about the importance of honor in the anglo-saxon perior?
A
courage is knowing when your enemy is too strong to fight
B
fighting to the death is the only was to leave a legacy
C
a king's greatness is measured by is warrior's courage
D
a warrior protects his king even at the risk of death
18) The following example of personification emphasized what about Beowulf's sword : The decorated blade came down ringing and singing on her head, but he soon found his battle torch extinguished, the shining blade refused to bite
A
using a sword against evil magical beasts is often useless
B
the power of grendel's mom
C
that the sword had failed beowulf just as it did against the dragon
D
that grendel's mom had a spell preventing harm from weapons just like her son
19) What is the author trying to emphasize about Beowul when he causes Beowulf's swords to fail?
A
Beowulf is so strong that he can fight without a weapon
B
the monsters are so strong that swords can't hurt them
C
Beowulf is not human
D
the author is trying to make the story more interesting
20) Which of the following lines contains an example of personification
A
The dragon rippled down the rock, writhing with anger
B
The howl of the loss, the lament of the hell-serf keening his wound
C
A few miles from here, a frost stiffened wood waits and keeps watch
D
He is hasped and hooped and hirpling with pain
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