How do Beowulf's comrades act as he fights the dragon?
Scared; they run away in fear.
200
What two items save Beowulf against Grendel's mother?
His woven mail shirt and the large sword
300
habitually silent or overly quiet
taciturn
300
to imitate
emulate
300
stall in order to get time
temporize
300
Who is Wiglaf?
An up-and-coming young warrior
300
What does Beowulf wish for his funeral mound, or pyre?
To be remembered as a great warrior
400
Doing the same mindless things at work every day is so ______.
A. acquisitive
B. germane
C. banal
D. taciturn
C. banal
400
I am sick of my mother's ___________ that I can't do anything right.
A. carping
B. largesse
C. encomium
D. temporizing
A. carping
400
What does Wiglaf speak about when Beowulf is dying?
The value of loyalty and bravery
400
Describe Grendel, considering the excerpt from Grendel's story.
We see his point of view; he is cocky and makes fun of the men he attacks.
500
After John came to class wearing the same clothes from gym, the class ___________ him because of the smell.
A. substantiated
B. eschewed
C. emulated
D. belabored
B. eschewed
500
Both parties in a court room work to __________ their claims.
A. congeal
B. emulate
C. eschew
D. substantiate
D. substantiate
500
My goal is to __________ the actions of my personal hero in my daily life.
A. arrogate
B. temporize
C. emulate
D. belabor
C. emulate
500
What are Beowulf's last thoughts before dying?
Pride and remembrance of his heroic qualities
500
Describe how Beowulf fits the qualities of an epic hero.
Glorified, On a quest, Ethical, Strong... or Anglo Saxon bravery, generosity, friendship, loyalty