Because of Grendel's actions

the Danes fled away from Herot for 12 winters.

the Danes create an army to fight him.

King Hrothgar challenges Grendel to a battle.

King Hrothgar burns down Herot to end Grendel's terror.

Beowulf's request to Hrothgar is to

be allowed to purge Grendel from Herot alone, with the help of his men

be allowed to purge Grendel from Herot with the help of Danish warriors

be allowed to purge Grendel from Herot by using Hrothgar's sword and Bible

be allowed to purge Grendel from Herot by making a great prayer to protect Herot and the Danes.

Why did that monster NOT like Herot?

The soldiers were too loud when they partied.

Since Grendel did not like Herot, what did he decide to do?

He started killing the men while they slept.

As a result of Grendel's actions, what happened to Herot?

It became an even better place to be.

Beowulf tells Hrothgar that he will...

fight Grendel with no armor and God will help him win.

set a trap for Grendel so they can capture and kill him.

convince Grendel to leave these lands or die.

challenge Grendel to a fight and win because he has the best armor.

Why doesn't Grendel attack King Hrothgar?

Hrothgar is protected by Beowulf and his men.

What proof does Beowulf offer that he is up to the challenge of killing Grendel?

He tells stories of his previous battles with men and monsters.

He challenges King Hrothgar to a fight.

In literature, a foil character is a character who contrasts with another. How does Unferth serve as a foil to the epic hero Beowulf?

Beowulf possesses all the traits of a true hero.

Why does Beowulf fight Grendel without a sword?

He doesn’t want his king to think he’s a coward.

Grendel doesn’t use any weapons, so it wouldn’t be fair.

He knew about Grendel’s magical spell making weapons useless.

How does Grendel die?

As he tears out of Beowulf’s grasp he is severely injured and returns to the marsh to bleed to death.

Beowulf stabbed him with a sword called Hrunting.

Beowulf uses a giant’s weapon that is enchanted with magic to slice his arm off.

He is stabbed by Beowulf’s knife.

Beowulf Cantos 1-13

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English

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12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.11-12.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.9-10.9

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Patricia Roehrich

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28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the hall built by King Hrothgar?

Herot

Hrunting

Higlac

Scylding

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the Danes tortured for 12 years?

They are at war with the Geats.

Grendel's mother is threatening them with revenge.

Grendel continues to kill each night, keeping them out of their hall.

The warriors are not able to use their weapons against the monster.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which following animals make up Beowulf's name?

Bear

Badger

Wolf

Cougar

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A long narrative told through poetry is called a(n)

Sonnet

villanelle

haiku

epic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The King of the Danes that orders Herot built is

King Shild

King Hrothgar

King Beowulf

King John

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Herot is a

city in England

city in Denmark

church alter

mead hall

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The first night Grendel terrorizes the Danes

he kills 30 men, and takes their bodies to his lair.

he kills King Hrothgar, and drinks the rest of the mead.

he drinks all the mead and requests for Beowulf to fight him.

he kills 30 men, and burns their bodies in Herot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Beowulf Cantos 1-13

28 questions

What is the name of the hall built by King Hrothgar?

How are the Danes tortured for 12 years?

Which following animals make up Beowulf's name?

A long narrative told through poetry is called a(n)

The King of the Danes that orders Herot built is

Herot is a

The first night Grendel terrorizes the Danes

Because of Grendel's actions

After hearing of Grendel's terror, this person builds a ship to carry him to aid Hrothgar

Beowulf's request to Hrothgar is to

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