Beowulf Epic Poem Quiz

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English
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12th Grade
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Marcella Calabrese
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23 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme of the epic poem Beowulf?
Nature of heroic life
Political intrigue
Survival in the wilderness
Romantic love
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
When was the epic poem Beowulf composed?
8th century
11th century
5th century
15th century
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Where does the first action of the poem take place?
Sweden
Iceland
Norway
Denmark
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
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the first section of the epic poem Beowulf about?
Beowulf fighting a dragon
Beowulf fighting Grendel's mother
Beowulf's journey to the misty lake
Beowulf fighting Grendel
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of the warrior code in Beowulf?
Revenge and search for glory
Physical strength and courage
Loyalty to the king and revenge
Loyalty to the king and physical strength
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What governs the world in Beowulf?
Feud and peace
Courage
Good and evil
Fate and destiny
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What literary device are extensively used in Beowulf?
Metaphor, Assonance, Allitteration
Personification, Allitteration, Kenning
Simile, Kenning, Assonance
Alliteration, Kenning, Assonance
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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