Beowulf

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

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

2. Name of the monster:

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

3. What caused the monster to attack?

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

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

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

5. Where does Grendel and his mother live?

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

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

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

7. How is Grendel killed?

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

8. How is Grendel's mother killed?

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

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

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

10. What is "mead"?

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

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