Beowulf Test

1.

1 point

Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of a caesura?

"...Hidden evil before hidden evil"

"...Burns like a torch. No one knows its bottom..."

"...And golden cups and the glorious banner..."

"...And struck at the dragon's scaly hide"

2.

1 point

When Beowulf requests that he alone "May purge all evil from this hall," what does he mean by purge?

accept

welcome

cleanse

bury

3.

1 point

The central issue/theme of Beowulf is

conflict between humans and animals

struggle between good and evil

friendship between Sweden and Denmark

competition between Christians and pagans

4.

1 point

From which fact can the reader infer that Beowulf is honorable?

Beowulf refuses to use weapons because Grendel uses none.

Higlac is Beowulf's cousin

Beowulf is the strongest of the Geats.

Beowulf vows to ambush Grendel and destroy the monster

5.

1 point

Which of the following lines contain an example of an epithet?

"...Higlac is my cousin and my king; the days/Of my youth have been filled with glory."

"Their guide reined in his horse, pointing/To that hall, built by Hrothgar for the best/And bravest of men

"This high hall rang, its roof boards swayed, And Danes shook with terror."

"...I have come so far, /Oh shelterer of warriors and your people's loved friend, /That this one favor you should not refuse me..."

6.

1 point

What does the line "the monster's thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws" mean?

He is hungry

He has intelligence

He has sharp claws

He is not trustworthy

7.

1 point

Which of the following best summarizes the story of Beowulf?

Might leads to flight

Love triumphs overall

Wickedness cannot be defeated

Valor will triumph

8.

1 point

What characteristic typical of heroes in Anglo-Saxon epic poems applies to Beowulf?

extreme cowardice

lack of intelligence

great strength

idealistic happiness

9.

1 point

When used to describe Beowulf, the phrase "noble protector of all seamen" is an example of

a caesura

wyrd

a kenning

an alliteration

10.

1 point

Why is ironic that after his death the Geats build a tower to memorialize Beowulf?

Beowulf requested that the tower be built

The treasure is left in the tower

Beowulf's body has been cremated

Most of the Geats has deserted him in battle