How Can You Tell That Beowulf Is A Legendary Hero

Question: How can you tell that Beowulf is a legendary hero?

a

He is a soldier who fought in battles long ago.

b

He believes in honor and loyalty.

c

He is larger than life and is remembered in tales from long ago.

d

He is the son of a great ruler who came to fight in England.

Answer: C

Question: What does the poet mean in this line from Beowulf?

The monster’s

Thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws ….

a

The monster’s thoughts are kind.

b

The monster is hungry.

c

The monster has long claws.

d

The monster thinks very quickly.

Answer: D

Question: Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?

a

He has been sent into exile by the king of Geatland.

b

He comes to seek shelter in Hrothgar’s hall.

c

He needs Hrothgar’s help against an enemy.

d

He wants to help Hrothgar by killing Grendel.

Answer: D

Question:

Answer: D

Question: What weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel?

a

his hands

b

a dagger

c

his sword

d

a lance

Answer: A

Question: To what does the poet give credit for Beowulf’s victory over Grendel’s mother?

a

Beowulf’s kindness

b

good luck

c

God’s judgment

d

Beowulf’s powerful grip

Answer: C

Question: What is the theme of Beowulf?

a

Evil can never be defeated.

b

The strongest always win.

c

Sometimes everyone needs help.

d

Good always triumphs in the end.

Answer: D

Question: Why does Wiglaf tell his comrades they should help Beowulf fight the dragon?

a

They had promised to help Beowulf when he needed them.

b

Beowulf is too old to fight anymore on his own.

c

Together they can win and get the dragon’s gold.

d

They can share Beowulf’s fame if they kill the dragon.

Answer: A

Question: What does it mean when Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace?

a

Beowulf realizes Wiglaf is the strongest warrior.

b

Beowulf is rewarding Wiglaf for saving his life.

c

Beowulf wants Wiglaf to kill his cowardly companions.

d

Beowulf is making Wiglaf ruler of Geatland.

Answer: D

Question: How do you know that Beowulf is an epic poem?

a

It is a poem about terrible monsters and dragons.

b

It is a long poem that tells a story about a legendary hero.

c

It was not written down at first but told by storytellers.

d

It tells about real events and real people of long ago.

Answer: B