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BEOWULF TEST QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
Identify the attributes of an epic hero. 1. hero of noble birth/high status in society
2. Legendary importance
3. Character qualities reflect essential ideals of society.
4. Deeds reflect era values.
5. takes acts that frequently influence the fate of the nation.
epic tradition - ANSWER Epics were orally passed down for a long time before
someone finally wrote it down.
The conventions of an epic reflect larger-than-life happenings.
setting=big
plot=journey/quest
The supernatural element
Dialogue: formal speeches
Theme: ageless values / universal ideas
style- formal (diction/word choice has a serious tone).
Define alliteration and provide an example from Beowulf.
Example: "In secret sessions..."
, Define kenning and provide an example from Beowulf - ANSWER poetic
synonyms common in Germanic poems, descriptive phrases, or compound term
that substitute for a noun
Example: the Lord Almighty.
Describe Herot - Answer Herot is a mead hall constructed by Hrothgar, King of the
Danes. His subjects conjugate there, like at a bar. This is where Grendel invaded.
Describe Grendel's den. How does it compare with Herot? - ANSWER filthy,
marshy, as hell.
What is the importance of Grendel's descent from Cain? - ANSWER Cain was the
first killer when he killed his brother Abel. Grendel is a murderer!
Why is Grendel attacking Herot? - ANSWER...
What are Beowulf's thoughts as he awaits Grendel's arrival? - ANSWER He is
excited for him to arrive. He had great aspirations of defeating him without
weapons and becoming a hero.
Why does Beowulf wait for Grendel to slay one of the Geats before attacking him?
- ANSWER He wanted Grendel to believe he was sleeping so he could take him off
guard. Grendel would be ready to fight if he found him awake.
Describe the fight between Beowulf and Grendel - Answer Grendel attacks
Beowulf while he thinks he is sleeping, but Beowulf catches him off guard and
seizes him. Grendel was stunned and only wanted to flee. They fought throughout
the mead hall. Grendel progressively lost power, and the battle came to a
conclusion when his arm, claw, and leg were severed. He escaped back home,
although it was assumed he would die.
How does Beowulf injure Grendel? ANSWER: He takes his entire arm off.
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