Beowulf Test Review

Beowulf is King of the Geats for 50 years following his defeat of Grendel and Grendel's mother.

• True

• False

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Beowulf kills Grendel's mother with a magic bow and arrow.

• True

• False

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Beowulf defeats Grendel by ripping his arm off.

• True

• False

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A scop is a story teller.

• True

• False

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A caesura is a break in the middle of the line of poetry and is typical of Anglo-Saxon poetry.

• True

• False

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How can you tell that Beowulf is a legendary hero?

• He is the on of a great ruler who came to fight in England.

• He is a soldier who fought in battles long ago.

• He is larger than life, and his deeds reflect the values of his culture.

• He believes in honor and loyalty.

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Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?

• He wants to help Hrothgar by killing Grendel.

• He has been sent in to exile by the king of Geatland.

• He needs Hrothgar's help against an enemy.

• He comes to seek shelter in Hrothgar's hall.

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How do you know that Beowulf is an honorable man?

• He is willing to risk his life in order to earn fame by killing Grendel.

• He is a known follower of Higlac.

• His father was the great Edgetho, a famous warrior.

• He refuses to use a sword to fight Grendel because Grendel is unarmed.

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What weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel?

• his sword

• his bare hands

• a dagger

• a lance

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To what does the poet give credit for Beowulf's victory over Grendel's mother?

• God's judgment

• Beowulf's kindness

• good luck

• Beowoulf's powerful grip

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