Beowulf

1. Name the hero of the epic poem "Beowulf."

A) Beowulf
B) Hrothgar
C) Grendel
D) Hygelac

2. Name of the monster:

A) Grendel
B) Beowulf
C) Hrothgar
D) Hygelac

3. What caused the monster to attack?

A) He heard singing and felt alone and miserable.
B) He wanted to get revenge for the murder of his father.
C) He needed money, so he killed the warriors and stole from them.
D) He wanted to rule the kingdom.

4. In the beginning of the poem, how did some of the warriors avoid death?

A) by killing the monster.
B) by stopping their music.
C) by sleeping with a bewitched sword.
D) by going home.

5. Where does Grendel and his mother live?

A) In a castle.
B) In a lake.
C) In a barrow.
D) In a mead hall.

6. How many men does Grendel's mother kill?

A) One.
B) Ten.
C) Four.
D) Fifty.

7. How is Grendel killed?

A) He dies in a swordfight.
B) His arm is twisted off.
C) He is pushed off of a cliff.
D) His head is cut off.

8. How is Grendel's mother killed?

A) With a magic sword.
B) With a dagger.
C) She is drowned.
D) She commits suicide.

9. What stands out about the poem "Beowulf"?

A) It is the longest poem in the English language.
B) It is the oldest poem written in English.
C) It is the first poem set to music.
D) It is beautiful when sung.

10. What is "mead"?

A) porridge
B) a famous soup.
C) another word for "meat."
D) an alcoholic beverage

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