BEOWULF CURRENT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Beowulf and Breca struggled on the huge sea currents, where you sought to
humour your pride by swimming in the ocean. It was sheer foolishness that
compelled you both to risk your life on the ocean. From the vainest vaunting
adventured your bodies in care of the waters. ... In possession of the water, you
toiled for seven nights; he outdid you in swimming, and in strength... The pledge
that he made you Breca outdid you utterly. The son of Beanstan has successfully
done. Then I warn you that if you compete with Grendel in prowess, he will
outperform you far more.
Which of the following words best characterizes Unferth's tone?
A) vehement
B) offensive.
C) ironic.
D) informal - ANSWER Insulting: Unferth claims Beowulf lost to Becca in a
swimming competition. Don't listen to your head.
Which passages in Beowulf demonstrate that the poem is about fighting and glory?
- ANSWER (I am not 100% sure:/)
Glory through magnificent deeds.
How princes exhibited their prowess in warfare.
Waxed neath the welkin, global honour earned.
What does the term trap mean in this excerpt from Beowulf? - ANSWER Pride
Read this excerpt from Beowulf.
ANSWERS
Beowulf and Breca struggled on the huge sea currents, where you sought to
humour your pride by swimming in the ocean. It was sheer foolishness that
compelled you both to risk your life on the ocean. From the vainest vaunting
adventured your bodies in care of the waters. ... In possession of the water, you
toiled for seven nights; he outdid you in swimming, and in strength... The pledge
that he made you Breca outdid you utterly. The son of Beanstan has successfully
done. Then I warn you that if you compete with Grendel in prowess, he will
outperform you far more.
Which of the following words best characterizes Unferth's tone?
A) vehement
B) offensive.
C) ironic.
D) informal - ANSWER Insulting: Unferth claims Beowulf lost to Becca in a
swimming competition. Don't listen to your head.
Which passages in Beowulf demonstrate that the poem is about fighting and glory?
- ANSWER (I am not 100% sure:/)
Glory through magnificent deeds.
How princes exhibited their prowess in warfare.
Waxed neath the welkin, global honour earned.
What does the term trap mean in this excerpt from Beowulf? - ANSWER Pride
Read this excerpt from Beowulf.
