Beowulf Unit Test PDF

Name_______________________________​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Bell________ Beowulf Unit Test By signing your name, you are pledging to the Hickory High School Honor code: “On my honor, I pledge that I have not given nor received unauthorized...

Name_______________________________​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Bell________ Beowulf Unit Test By signing your name, you are pledging to the Hickory High School Honor code: “On my honor, I pledge that I have not given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment and all work is my own.” _____________________________________ Multiple Choice: 1.​ The dates of the Anglo-Saxon period are: A. AD 1600-1900 B. AD 1900-2000 C. AD 449-1066 D. AD 3020-5555 2.​ What are the names of the three tribes that invaded England during the Anglo-Saxon period? A. The Iberians, Saxons, and Celts B. The Angles, Saxons, and Jutes C. The Romans, Celts, and Angles D. The Saxons, Celts, and Jutes 3.​ The language of the Anglo-Saxon period was which of the following? A. Ancient English B. Modern English C. Middle English D. Old English 4.​ The author of Beowulf is A. Sir Thomas Mallory B. William Shakespeare C. Anonymous D. Burton Raffel 5.​ Which of the following does not reflect the oral tradition of the epic Beowulf? A. Before it was written down, the story of Beowulf was preserved for generations by word of mouth. B. Beowulf reflects the cultural tradition of telling stories in the mead halls. C. When the Thanes feasted, the king gave the best portion of the meat to the bravest warrior. D. Bards memorized and recited the poetic verses of Beowulf as a form of entertainment. 6.​ Which of the following is not an element of the epic genre? A. Journey across great distances B. Unknowable author C. In medias res D. Struggle of good versus evil 7.​ Beowulf is a.​ A play b.​ A novel c.​ A poem d.​ A short story 8. Beowulf is set near a.​ Sweden and Denmark b.​ France and Germany c.​ Ireland and Scotland d.​ United States and Canada 9. All of the following describe Alfred the Great except a.​ He ruled from 871-899 C.E. b.​ King that unified England c.​ King of the Danes d.​ Replaced Latin with English as the common language 10. Herot symbolizes a.​ Hrothgar’s love for his wife b.​ Prosperity and honor for the kingdom c.​ Military power d.​ Cain’s legacy 11. The primary motivation for Beowulf’s quest to Daneland is to A.​ Gain wealth B.​ Become king of the Danes C.​ Gain fame and kill Grendel D.​ find a wife 12. Upon reaching Herot on the night of the battle, A.​ Grendel kills two men B.​ Grendel senses Beowulf and runs, but is tracked down C.​ Grendel kills and eats one Geat warrior D.​ Grendel tears off one of Beowulf’s arms 13. From his fight with Grendel, Beowulf’s trophy is a.​ Grendel’s head b.​ Grendel’s arm c.​ Unferth’s sword d.​ Only riches 14. Beowulf does not use a weapon against Grendel because A.​ he forgets to bring one B.​ Grendel does not use one C.​ They didn’t have weapons back then D.​ NONE – he kills Grendel with a magical sword 15. Grendel lives in A.​ Hell B.​ a marsh C.​ Herot D.​ Sweden 16. Beowulf uses literary devices except a.​ Kennings b.​ Allusions c.​ Alliteration d.​ End rhyme 17. Which is an example of a kenning? A.​ Earth-hall B.​ whale-road C.​ ring-giver D.​ ALL of the above 18. A kenning is actually a form of A.​ alliteration B.​ simile C.​ metaphor D.​ iambic pentameter 19. The honor system between a king and his thanes was called A.​ comitatus  B.​ heroic ideal C.​ wergild D.​ Pyre 20. Which of the following lines represents pagan imagery, rather than Christian? a.​ “the Almighty’s candle went out” b.​ “Fate sent him to the dragon and sent him death” c.​ “a hall would reach higher toward Heaven.” d.​ “our Holy Father sent a sign of his grace.” 21. The following quote refers to - “None of his comrades came to him, helped him, his brave and noble followers, they ran for their lives, fled …” a.​ Hrothgar’s men refuse to fight Grendel b.​ Beowulf’s men lose faith when his is in Grendel’s mother’s cave c.​ Heremod’s warriors abandon him because he violates comitatus d.​ Beowulf’s thanes abandon him during the fight with the dragon 22. In Beowulf Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon because A. Beowulf is too old and sick to fight alone. B. It will increase Beowulf’s chance of victory. C. Beowulf’s comrades will be able to claim the monster’s treasure. D. They had promised to repay Beowulf’s kindness with their lives. 23. Beowulf will be succeeded by A.​ Beo, his son B.​ Wiglaf C.​ Unferth D.​ Wealtheow 24. “Conceived by a pair of those monsters, born of Cain, murderous creatures banished by God.” a.​ Grendel b.​ Grendel’s mother c.​ The dragon d.​ Heremod 25. “Out from the marsh, from the foot of misty hills and bogs, bearing God’s hatred…” A.​ Beowulf approaches Hrothgar’s kingdom B.​ Grendel approaches Herot C.​ Grendel’s mother returns seeking vengeance D.​ Unferth attempts to kill Beowulf out of jealousy True or False 26. The people of Beowulf’s time did not believe in the monotheistic Christian God.______ 27. Humility is one of Beowulf’s most prominent characteristics.________ 28. Beowulf is named king of the Danes for his defeat of Grendel._________ 29. The author of Beowulf is Homer, who also wrote the epic poem The Odyssey_________ 30. The narrator of Beowulf is Beowulf.________ 31. Beowulf fights Grendel to enhance his own reputation._________ 32. Beowulf has some basis in historical fact._________ 33. In a connection to Christian tradition, Grendel is referred to as a descendent of Cain.______ Short Answer - Please write 1-3 sentences answering the following questions. 34. How does Beowulf’s vow to fight Grendel without any weapons adhere to the Anglo Saxon code of ethics? 35. Why does Grendel attack Herot only at night? What does this expose about his character? 36. What is significant about the means (weapon) in which Grendel’s mom was killed? 37. What could be one reason Beowulf’s men desert him when he was slaying the dragon? 38. Why are characters referred to in the work as someone’s son..…i.e. “Edgetho’s son”? 39. Give one reason, implied by text, that Beowulf allows one of the Geats to be slaughtered by Grendel during the battle at Herot? 40. Explain how Beowulf is characteristic of an Anglo Saxon as well as modern hero. 41. In what way did the Danes recognize Beowulf’s heroic reputation when he stood before Hrothgar the first time? Matching 42. ________ Beowulf A.​ “He was spawned in that slime, conceived by a pair of those monsters born of Cain.” 43. ________ Hrothgar B.​ “Danish king. He arrived in Denmark alone in a ship when he was a child. The ship was loaded with many treasures.” (Think prologue) 44. ________ Wealtheow C.​ Beowulf’s Uncle – King of the Geats 45. ________ Unferth D.​ “They have seen my strength for themselves,/ Have watched me rise from the darkness of war,/ Dripping with my enemies' blood.” E.​ King Hrothgar’s wife 46. ________ Wiglaf F.​ “Then [he] went back, anxious/ To 47. ________ Higlac return while Beowulf was alive, to bring him/ Treasure they'd won together. He ran,/ Hoping his wounded king, weak/ 795 And dying, had not left the world too soon.” 48. ________ Grendel G.​ “She welcomed him in her claws,/ Clutched at him savagely but could not harm him” 49. ________ Grendel’s Mother H.​ “He ruled in a time of peace, building the greatest hall.” I.​ Dane who challenged Beowulf’s 50. ________ Shild character and abilities Please choose ONE of the following essay prompts in which to respond. Your response should be a detailed essay (7-10 sentences) fully answering the prompt. Include examples from the text that you remember for full credit. Grammar should be correct as well. (30 points) 1.​ Discuss two instances of evidence of good conquering evil in the work. Give a specific example for each reference and explain each situation completely. 2.​ Is Beowulf a success or a failure as an epic hero? Why or why not? Use evidence to support your argument. 3.​ Analyze the monsters in Beowulf (Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon). What do they represent within the context of the story, and how do they reflect the fears and values of Anglo-Saxon society? 4.​ Examine the portrayal of women in Beowulf. What roles do female characters play in the narrative, and how do they contribute to the themes of loyalty, kinship, and power?