BEOWULF EXAM

Front

Which century was this story written?

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6

Front

Who is author of the Epic Poem?

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An unknown Monk

Front

Excessive pride and being boastful is acceptable in 6th century literature is also known as...

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HUBRIS

Front

What does the dragon, in the final battle, represent in Beowulf?
use Beowulf pre-read worksheet as reference.

Back

Greed and the destructive nature of power

Front

Who represents loyalty, duty, and the ideal companion?

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WYGLAF

Front

What character highlights the consequences of violence and the complex nature of good and evil.
use character and contribution worksheet as a reference Options: Grendel's mother, Grendel, The Dragon, The Geats disloyalty

Back

Grendel's mother

Front

What character symbolizes greed, the destructive nature of power, and the inevitability of death? use your character and contribution worksheet Options: The Dragon , dragon, the dragon

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The Dragon, dragon, the dragon

Front

Today's heroic values are different from the ______________values

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medieval

Front

What is WYRD akin to? USE YOUR PAGAN HAND OUT

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FATE

Front

At it's very core, Beowulf is a story about _______ _____ ________

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good versus evil