| Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of and epic? | Written humorously |
| “Icicle of Blood” is an example of: | Kenning |
| “Feorhseoc” or “life-sick” is an example of: | Compounding |
| The stock phrases in Beowulf are also called: | Formulas |
| The nobelman’s son then passed the steep rocky cliffs, the narrow path, the narrow single file path, an unknown way. Passage example of: | Variation |
| People spoke and wrote old English in approximately: | 449AD-1100AD |
| People spoke and wrote in Middle English: | 1100AD-1500AD |
| Which line is true about poetry and prose? | 1500 AD- now |
| How can you tell Beowulf is a legendary hero? | He is larger than life and is remembered in tales from long ago |
| What does the pet mean in this line from Beowulf? The monster’s thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws .. | The monster thinks very quickly |
| What weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel? | His hands |
| To what does the poet give credit for Beowulf’s victory over Grendel’s mother? | God’s judgement |
| What is the theme of Beowulf? | Good always triumphs in the end. |
| How do you know Beowulf is an epic poem? | It is a long poem that yells a story of a legendary hero. |
| Why does Beowulf want a tower built for him? | To serve as a landmark for sailors from afar.Beowulf |
| Untrue about poetry and prose? | Poetry has a beat; prose do not |
Beowulf
February 22, 2020