Beowulf

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

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

2. Name of the monster:

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

3. What caused the monster to attack?

A) He wanted to get revenge for the murder of his father.
B) He needed money, so he killed the warriors and stole from them.
C) He heard singing and felt alone and miserable.
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 sleeping with a bewitched sword.
C) by going home.
D) by stopping their music.

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) Four.
C) Fifty.
D) Ten.

7. How is Grendel killed?

A) His arm is twisted off.
B) He is pushed off of a cliff.
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 beautiful when sung.
B) It is the oldest poem written in English.
C) It is the longest poem in the English language.
D) It is the first poem set to music.

10. What is "mead"?

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

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