Seniors 2025 Fall Semester Test

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What is a soliloquy?

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A long speech in which a character who is onstage alone expresses his or her thoughts aloud.

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Where does Beowulf come from?

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The Land of the Geats.

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Why does Grendel hate humanity?

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He is cursed and envious of the Danes' celebrations.

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What does the act of making offerings to idols reveal about the people in the poem?

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They are so desperate for relief that they are willing to try whatever might help.

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What causes Gawain to flinch during the Green Knight's swing?

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Gawain flinched.

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Define 'aside' in drama.

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A remark by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play or movie.

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What is the significance of pagan shrines in the context of the poem?

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They represent the people's desperation and their attempts to seek help from supernatural forces.

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What is the role of Grendel in the story of Beowulf?

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Grendel serves as the primary antagonist, representing chaos and evil.

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What does the term 'heroic epic' refer to?

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A lengthy narrative poem that recounts the deeds of a heroic figure.