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Which one is NOT a characteristic for Beowulf as an epic hero?

• physical strength

• bravery

• nobility

• musical

• leadership

How many men did Beowulf take with him?

• 14

• 30

• 13

• 3

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What common rule did Beowulf and Grendel agree on?

• They agreed to allow 14 men each to accompany them.

• They would use a magic sword.

• They would use no weapons.

• They would fight in the mead hall in front of King Hrothgar.

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What is okay to do in epic poetry?

• lie

• boast about yourself

• belittle yourself

• minimize your hero qualities

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What was King Hrothgar's and Beowulf's father's relationship?

• King Hrothgar paid the wergild for Beowulf's father.

• They were brothers.

• They were friends who were Danes.

• King Hrothgar was Beowulf's father's king.

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"Fate goes as fate must," was said by whom?

• Wulfgar

• Grendel

• Beowulf

• King Hrothgar

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Hygelac's thane is a kenning for

• Beowulf's father

• Grendel

• King Hrothgar

• Beowulf

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"My household guard are on the wane, fate sweeps the away into Grendel's clutches--" is an example of __________.

• Christianity

• Paganism

• Danish beliefs

• Geatish beliefs

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What does the word "whetted" mean in line 218?

• sharpened swords

• blunt swords

• drawn swords

• burnished swords

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Beowulf felt he needed to earn _______.

• riches

• obscurity

• glory

• kingship

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