Beowulf
How was Beowulf's death commemorated?
They built him a tower, put his ashes in the treasure and soldiers ride around the tower and talk about how great he was.
What language was the Canterbury Tales written in?
Middle English
Who killed Macbeth?
Young Siward
What does Polonius think Hamlet's madness is caused by?
His love for Ophelia
How does the Baron obtain the lock of Belinda's hair?
He cuts it in her sleep with scissors?
How does Beowulf die?
A giant dragon lights him on fire
How may pilgrims are traveling to Canterbury to see the shrine of Saint Thomas?
29
With whom did Malcolm and Macbeth join forces with?
King Edward
What was the play called that was performed in Hamlet?
The Murder of Gonzago
Satire can be sarcastic true or false?
True
What two things does Beowulf present to Hrothgar?
Grendel's head and hilt of the magic sword
In The beginning of the Prologue, where do the Pilgrims meet?
Tabard Inn
What does the doctor say Lady Macbeth needs?
A priest
Why did Hamlet add a scene into the play?
To trick Claudius into admitting his guilt
Who was the author of the Rape of Lock?
Alexander Pope
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother?
with a magic sword made by giants
What season does the pilgrimage occur in?
Springtime
Why does Macbeth say he doesn't want to fight Macduff?
He has already killed Macduff's entire family
Why does Hamlet not kill Claudius the first chance he gets?
Because he is praying and he might go to heaven
At the end of the story what happens to Belinda's hair?
Her hair turns into a great constellation amongst many great hero's
Who defeated the dragon?
Wiglaf
What will the winner of the best tale receive?
A free dinner at the Tabard Inn paid for by the Pilgrims
When Macbeth asks about Banquo's prophecy, what do the witches show him?
Banquo's sons and grandsons wearing crowns
Why do Hamlet and Laertes fight at Ophelia's grave?
They fight over who loved her more
What are at least three literary techniques used in satire?