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Beowulf is an epic poem which consists of 3,182 alliterative lines, which is one of the most significant works of ancient English literature. The author of "Beowulf" is considered to be an anonymous Anglo- Saxon poet....
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1766 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhere does the Epic poem, Beowulf, take place?
Here you will be answering multiple choice, eassays and written response. Answer all written answers in complete sentences.
Questions: 23 | Attempts: 3914 | Last updated: Jan 19, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho is Beowulfs uncle?
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Sample QuestionWhy does the poet mention Scyld Scefing at the beginning of the poem?
Beowulf is an Anglo Saxon epic poem is considered one of the oldest surviving long stories in English language. It takes us into the life of Beowulf a youthful warrior against Grendel who despises humans. Take up the quiz...
Questions: 35 | Attempts: 854 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following does not reflect the oral tradition of the epic Beowulf ?
Kennings are names given to object in Norse poetry. In the series Beowulf there is countless Kenning for different objects. How conversant are you with them? Take up this quiz and see if you will earn the title of “Hero...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 1099 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat is a kenning?
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The computer animated Beowolf movie is an iconic movie covering an iconic medieval Norse Poem. It is full of Mythological creatures that have marked sea people like Norsemen such as mermaids, trolls, and dragons. It is a movie...
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Beowulf is one of the most important works of Old English literature. A long poem that continues to ring through each age. What do you know about it?
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 160 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho is the antagonist in the epic poem Beowulf?
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Sample QuestionA long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
This test will show your understanding of the literary terms, devices and plot used in the epic poem Beowulf.
Questions: 46 | Attempts: 436 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhere is Beowulf from?
Beowulf is an Old English classic poem written in the tradition of a Germanic heroic legend involving over 3,000 alternative lines. It is one of the highly notable and most often translated works of Old English literature. In...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 387 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhen the Beowulf-poet says, Grendel refuses to "pay the death price," what is he referring to? (one answer)
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Sample QuestionWho first started to settle in Britain in ca. A.D. 400?
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Sample QuestionWho was an ancient Danish king who went from being a good king to a ruthless evil king?
Beowulf is an epic poem written in Old English. Take this informative Beowulf lines review quiz and learn more about the story. The poem is believed to have been composed in the 8th century by a Christian or Irish monasticism...
Questions: 24 | Attempts: 2790 | Last updated: Aug 31, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho is Hrothgar's father?
The warrior Beowulf must fight and defeat the monster Grendel who is terrorizing towns, and later, Grendel's mother, who begins killing out of revenge.
Take this short quiz over the plot of the epic poem. See...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 2666 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionBelow is a video clip of the poem being read in its original language. What time and place is the setting for the poem?
Beowulf poem MCQ quiz: trivia! Have you had the chance to read this poem whose first writer is not yet known but has grown to be considered one of the most outstanding literary works? The poem tells the story of the Scandinavian...
Questions: 29 | Attempts: 349 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhy did Caesar go to Britain in 55 BC?
The last Section of Beowulf is an interesting read and leaves some jaws wide and some sad tears for the reader. Did you get to the end of this captivating book? If so, can you answer the quiz on Beowulf and The Dragon? Take...
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 403 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat is the Dragon guarding that Beowulf wants?
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