About Beowulf & Epic Hero Cycle

The part of the hero cycle where the hero meets mythical creatures that help them as companions.

• Downfall

• Facing tests

• Meeting allies

What happens during restitution?

• The hero is being told of his task.

• The hero resurrects from the dead.

• The hero returns home and gains glory.

An example of a Greek hero.

• Beowulf

• Perseus

• Rama

A genre of poetry with lines meant to be recited by characters of the story.

• Lyric

• Narrative

• Dramatic

An example of this genre of poetry are sonnets, haikus, and elegy.

• Lyric

• Narrative

• Dramatic

How many lines does Beowulf have?

• 3,000 lines

• 3,182 lines

• 3,181 lines

• 3,180 lines

What correctly portrays deus ex machina?

• A god appears to help the character at the lowest point in his quest.

• A magical object appears at the announcement of the hero's quest.

• The hero meets mythical animals to help him on his mission.

Which literary genre does Beowulf belong to?

• Lyric Poetry

• Narrative Poetry

• Dramatic Poetry

What is the extraordinary ability most common to epic heroes like Perseus, Achilles, and Hercules?

• Superhuman Strength

• Power of Invisibility

• Shapeshifting

The concept of 'wyrd' can be present in Christianity in what way?

• Believing in multiple gods and goddesses

• Believing that God can control our destiny

• Believing that man is nothing without God