Beowulf Test

A Geatish hero; the protagonist of the epic.

• Hrothgar
• Beowulf
• Wiglaf
• Unferth

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A Danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf and unable to fight Grendel.

• Wiglaf
• Beowulf
• Unferth
• Hrothgar

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An ancient, powerful serpent that guards a hoard of treasure.

• The Dragon
• Grendel
• Grendel's Mother
• Beowulf

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A young soldier that stays behind to help fight the dragon.

• Unferth
• Beowulf
• Hrothgar
• Wiglaf

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A demon monster who preys on warriors in the mead-hall.

• Grendel
• Grendel's Mother
• The Dragon
• Hrothgar

The King of the Danes.

• Beowulf
• Hrothgar
• Unferth
• Wiglaf

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An unnamed swamp-hag with a desire for vengeance. 

• Grendel
• Grendel's Mother
• The Dragon
• Unferth

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Why did Beowulf refuse to use armor and a sword to fight the monster?

• He was super strong.

• He could turn invisible.

• He had no fear.

• He wanted a fair fight.

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Who sought revenge for the monster?

• Hrothgar

• Its brother

• Its mother

• Wiglaf

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How many winters was Beowulf king before his death?

• 50 winters

• 30 winters

• 12 winters

• 80 winters