Beowulf
Macbeth
A Modest Proposal
100

How long are King Hrothgar’s people attacked before Beowulf arrives?

What is 12 years?

100

Who is the author of Macbeth?

What is William Shakespeare?

100

Who is the author of A Modest Proposal?

What is Jonathan Swift?

200

Why does Beowulf journey to Herot Hall?

What is to help Hrothgar defeat Grendel?

200

What title is Macbeth given after his victory in battle?

What is Thane of Cawdor?

200

What is the main issue Swift addresses in A Modest Proposal?

Poverty and overpopulation in Ireland.

300

How does Hrothgar and his warriors receive Beowulf?

What is with respect and cautious optimism?

300

What prophecy do the witches give to Macbeth?

What is He will become king of Scotland?

300

What “modest” solution does Swift satirically propose?

What is eating babies to reduce overpopulation and poverty.

400

What does Beowulf mean when he says he will “purge all evil from this hall”?

He will eliminate Grendel.

400

What is Lady Macbeth’s role in King Duncan’s murder?

What is convinces Macbeth to kill Duncan and frames the guards?

400

What literary device is used throughout A Modest Proposal?

What is satire?

500

What accusation does Unferth make against Beowulf?

What is Beowulf lost a swimming match against Breca?

500

What haunts Macbeth at the banquet?

What is Banquo's ghost?

500

According to Swift, at what age are children most suitable for his proposal?

What is one year old?