Post by ernesto thaddeus m. solmerano on Jan 24, 2009 21:54:23 GMT -5
Beowulf Quiz1. Beowulf is the oldest long poem in the English language.
a. True
b. False
2. From about when does the only existing Beowulf manuscript date?
a. 700 A.D.
b. 500 A.D.
c. 700 B.C.
d. 500 B.C.
3. Beowulf is the hero from what tribe?
a. The Angles
b. The Saxons
c. The Geats
d. the Danes
4. How does Hrothgar know of Beowulf?
a. Beowulf once proposed to his daughter
b. Hrothgar was friends with Beowulf's father
c. Beowulf had gained a widespread reputation after slaying a dragon
d. He read about him on the internet
5. The poem begins with Grendel attacking and eating whom?
a. King Hrothgar's son
b. King Hrothgar's men
c. Beowulf's father
d. All of these aforementioned
6. From whom is Grendel descended?
a. Satan
b. Cain
c. Judas
d. Ecgtheow
7. How does Beowulf trick Grendel during his second attack?
a. He pretends to be hurt.
b. He preends to die.
c. He pretends to help Grendel attack the oether men.
d. He pretends to be asleep.
8.Why can't the weapons Beowulf's men are using penetrate Grendel's skin?
a. The weapons are made of wood rather than metal.
b. The men can't get close enough to Grendel to strike blows.
c. Grendel has put a charm on all human weapons.
d. Grendel's skin is covered in thick scales.
9. How does Beowulf eventually defeat Grendel?
a. He casts a spell to break Grendel's charm against the weapons.
b. He tears Grendel's arm from his body.
c. He uses Grendel's own sword against him.
d. Beowulf has a magical sword.
10. Where is Grendel's mother's lair?
a. in the forest
b. in a cave
c. in a lake
d. in a neighboring castle
11. What is Hrunting?
a. A mead-hall
b. A sword
c. A lake
d. A helmet
12. Why is Grendel's mother unable to harm Beowulf?
a. She is too overcome with grief by the death of Grendel.
b. Beowulf's armor is too strong.
c. Beowulf is a superior swordsman.
d. Beowulf is a better swimmer.
13. How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
a. He tears her arm from her body.
b. He pierces her heart with a sword.
c. He decapitates her.
d. He strangles her.
14. Why does the dragon attack Beowulf's people?
a. He is seeking food.
b. Beowulf's men had attacked him before.
c. One of Beowulf's slaves stole the dragon's golden cup.
d. All of these aforementioned.
15. Who helps Beowulf against the dragon?
a. Wulfgar
b. Unferth
d. Hrothgar
d. Wiglaf