Question Bank for Beowulf

Question Bank for Beowulf

1. Beowulf is classified as a/an ___________________
A. metrical tale
B. metrical romance
C. epic

2. Beowulf, the son of Ecgtheow is considered a legendary hero because ____________
A. He possesses supernatural powers.
B. He is the main character of a legend.
C. He is the first hero in the history of England.

3. Which of the following acts demonstrates belief in the rule “an eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth” ?
A. fighting for the king
B. collecting wergild
C. championing the cause of the people

4. In which adventure does Beowulf show exemplary leadership qualities?
A. in his fight against Grendel
B. in his fight against Grendel’s mother
C. in his fight against the firedrake

5. What could be the most probable reason why the mother of Beowulf as well as the mother of Grendel is not named?
A. Women in the ancient English society were considered of low importance.
B. Both characters were born without any mother.
C. Mentioning the name of mothers would make the story longer and less interesting.