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