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Who is the author of the epic poem Beowulf?
Who is the author of the epic poem Beowulf?
- Unknown (correct)
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- William Shakespeare
- J.R.R. Tolkien
What is the setting of the story Beowulf?
What is the setting of the story Beowulf?
- Medieval England in the 14th century
- Pagan Scandinavia in the 6th century (correct)
- Ancient Greece in the 3rd century BC
- Feudal Japan in the 12th century
Who does Beowulf come to the aid of in the story?
Who does Beowulf come to the aid of in the story?
- King Arthur, the ruler of Camelot
- Julius Caesar, the Roman emperor
- Hrothgar, the king of the Danes (correct)
- Odysseus, the king of Ithaca
What is the name of the monster that attacks Hrothgar's mead hall?
What is the name of the monster that attacks Hrothgar's mead hall?
How does Beowulf ultimately meet his end?
How does Beowulf ultimately meet his end?