What was Grendel's lineage according to the text?

Spawned from a pair of monsters born of Cain

Created by the spirits of the forest

monster who terrorized Hrothgar

character who was killed by a giant’s sword

goes on a tirade after a golden cup is stolen

epic hero from Geatland, or Southern Sweden

What is the watchman's concern about the newcomers?

They might be pirates or raiders

They have come to join Hrothgar's army

They are merchants looking to trade

They are messengers from a distant land

What does Beowulf claim is the purpose of their visit?

To offer friendship and help against a creature

To seek employment with Hrothgar

To challenge Hrothgar's authority

In "The Battle with Grendel", what is Grendel's main source of anger towards the warriors?

Their constant feasting and joy

Based on the text, how do the Danes generally feel about Grendel's attacks?

Indifferent, as the believe it's a natural occurance

What is the significance of Beowulf choosing not to use weapons against Grendel?

To demonstrate his superior strength and confidence

Because he believes weapons are ineffective

Which of the following best summarizes Beowulf's motivation for fighting Grendel?

To assist the Danes and to earn honor

To protect his homeland from Grendel's wrath

To prove a point to his fellow warriors

In the text, how does Grendel react when he realizes Beowulf's strength?

He surrenders to Beowulf's mercy

The terror of Grendel is exacerbated by the fact that:

He can't be harmed by ordinary weapons

He is invisible to the warriors

He uses magic to put the warriors to sleep

What does Grendel's solitary nature signify?

His alienation and difference from the world of men

His preference for nocturnal activities

The decision of Beowulf to fight Grendel barehanded can be seen as:

A sign of underestimating his enemy

The battle with Grendel occurs...

after the banquet and Hrothgar and his men leave.

as soon as Beowulf is finished his boast.

while Beowulf reiterates his desire to fight without his sword.

before the banquet and Beowulf and his men are stripped of their swords.

When does Grendel attack?

Only at night while the men are sleeping

Only in the morning because he is hungry

Trick question - he doesn't attack, he's a gentle creature

What is one of the first pieces of information Beowulf gives to prove his identity?

He describes who his father was

He shows his driver’s license

He brags about battles he has won

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic?

It's about heroes doing great deeds

It's written in formal, elevated language

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic hero?

Has supernatural or special powers or abilities

Which of the following lines does NOT demonstrate Beowulf's characteristics as an epic hero?

"I have heard,/Too, that the monster's scorn of men/Is so great that he needs no weapons and fears none." (lines 166-68)

"'I've never known fear, as a youth I fought/In endless battles.'" (lines 608-9)

"...the strongest of the Geats—greater/And stronger than anyone anywhere in this world—" (lines 110-11)

"...he knows of your noble birth/And that having come to him from over the open/Sea you have come bravely..." (lines 128-30)

Beowulf Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "ring-giver?"

A husband

a king

a dragon

a warrior

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Beowul" is written in

Old English

Middle English

Mid-century English

It wasn't actually written but spoken

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which kenning describes Grendel?

ring-bearer

sea-road

shepherd of evil

keeper of the mead

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are two values in Anglo-Saxon culture?

Using kennings and comitatus

Loyalty and Bravery

spell casting and mead drinking

Loyalty and Christianity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the king Beowulf helps?

Hrothgar

Wiglaf

Ureth

John

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of boasting in Anglo -Saxon culture?

to brag

to show others one's superiority

to introduce oneself as a friend and make know one's family line and what one plans to do

to get out of battles that may otherwise cost one his life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causing Grendel, the monster, to feel wrathful according to the excerpt from "Beowulf"?

The loss of a battle

The invasion of his territory

The loud music and celebrations in the hall

The presence of a rival monster

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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Beowulf Quiz

What is a "ring-giver?"

"Beowul" is written in

Which kenning describes Grendel?

What are two values in Anglo-Saxon culture?

Who is the king Beowulf helps?

What is the purpose of boasting in Anglo -Saxon culture?

What is causing Grendel, the monster, to feel wrathful according to the excerpt from "Beowulf"?

What was Grendel's lineage according to the text?

For how many years did the hall stand empty as mentioned in the "The Wrath of Grendel" section?

Who was Grendel?

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