Beowulf

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1. For years, King Hrothgar has futilely tried to protect his subjects from the monster Grendel. What group of people does he rule? The Britons The Norse The Danes The Swedes

2. The author of "Beowulf" states that Grendel the monster was condemned by God. Why? None of these reasons. He rejected Christ. He was a child of Cain. He had killed his first wife.

3. Beowulf arrives to save Hrothgar's honor and defeat Grendel. Which of the following characterizations does not accurately describe Beowulf? Mighty Bravest of men Humble High born

4. Women, for the most part, play a peripheral part in "Beowulf". The poem depicts women in all of the roles EXCEPT: Hostess Villainess Peaceweaver Hero

5. What does the jealous lord Unferth mock Beowulf about? Losing a swimming race. Failing to slay a dragon. Being rejected by a princess. Running away from a battle.

6. After Beowulf slays Grendel, who comes to avenge the monster? Cain Grendel's mother Satan A dragon

7. Beowulf is defeated by Grendel's mother. True False

8. How does Beowulf eventually become king of the Geats? Beowulf kills King Hygelac. Beowulf wins a bet with King Hygelac and marries his daughter. King Hygelac feels Beowulf is superior to himself. King Hygelac and his sons all die, leaving no heirs.

9. Beowulf is only able to rule as king for one year. True False

10. How does Beowulf die? Wounds received from his battle with the dragon He does not die at the end of the poem His wife kills him in his sleep A jealous warrior stabs him in the back