| Beowulf slays Grendel to | Save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster |
| Unferth challenges Beowulf because Unferth | Envies Beowulf’s fame and courage |
| Which of the following statements about Wiglaf is true? | He makes an eloquent speech about the virtue of loyalty and bravery |
| What last thoughts does Beowulf express as he is dying? | A desire for respect and pride in his ability to protect his people |
| Which of the following events is most important in Beowulf’s career as leader of the Geats? | The attack on the dragon |
| Which of the following statements best supports the idea that Beowulf is an epic hero? | He embodies the ideals of Angle-Saxon society |
| Which of the following statements best shows that Beowulf has the ethics of an epic hero? | Beowulf berates Unferth for killing his own kin |
| Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains alliteration? | “The ancient blade broke, bit…, drew blood” |
| Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains a kenning? | “And all at once the greedy she-wolf” |
| sinews | tendons |
| pilgrimage | journey made to a place of religious or historical interest |
| laments | cries of grief |
| solace | peace |
| vexed | highly annoyed |
| taut | stretched tight |
| murky | shadowy |
| reparation | payment to compensate for wrongdoing |
| reprisal | punishment in return for an injury |
| loathsome | disgusting |
Beowulf Test
February 25, 2020