Kenning Quiz

What does the kenning "Sea Witch" refer to?

• A powerful ocean storm

• Grendel’s mother

• A mermaid

What does the kenning "Battle Sweat" refer to?

• Blood

• A warrior’s exhaustion

• Heavy armor

What does the kenning "Ring Giver" refer to?

• A wealthy merchant

• A king or generous leader

• A blacksmith

What does the kenning "Almighty’s Enemy" refer to?

• A Viking warrior

• A rival king

• Grendel

What does the kenning "Shepherd of Evil" refer to?

• Grendel

• A cursed warrior

• A dark sorcerer

What does the kenning "Mighty Protector of Men" refer to?

• Beowulf

• A dragon slayer

• A legendary king

What does the kenning "Father of the Heavens" refer to?

• The first Viking king

• God

• The sky itself

"The bold battle-brave prince broke the beast’s bones." (Alliteration in Beowulf)

• True

• False

"The warrior quickly ran away from the fierce dragon." (Alliteration in Beowulf)

• True

• False