Beowulf Review: Part 1.2
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10 questions
Choose the best answer based on your understanding of Beowulf, lines 710 to 1250.
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What is the effect of the poet switching to Grendel’s perspective during his fight with Beowulf?
What is the effect of the poet switching to Grendel’s perspective during his fight with Beowulf?
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How does the characterization of Grendel reinforce Anglo-Saxon cultural bias?
How does the characterization of Grendel reinforce Anglo-Saxon cultural bias?
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How are Hrothgar’s past actions connected to Grendel’s current behavior?
How are Hrothgar’s past actions connected to Grendel’s current behavior?
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The poet shows his _____ about Beowulf’s _____ through the use of foreshadowing.
The poet shows his _____ about Beowulf’s _____ through the use of foreshadowing.
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Which statement best describes how the story of Heremod serves to promote Hrothgar’s leadership?
Which statement best describes how the story of Heremod serves to promote Hrothgar’s leadership?
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What is the significance of the Finnsburg episode?
What is the significance of the Finnsburg episode?
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What does Hildeburh’s role as a “peace-pledge” indicate about Anglo-Saxon attitudes toward women?
What does Hildeburh’s role as a “peace-pledge” indicate about Anglo-Saxon attitudes toward women?
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The poet often foreshadows _____, not to spoil the tension of the story, but to reinforce _____ in the Anglo-Saxon world.
The poet often foreshadows _____, not to spoil the tension of the story, but to reinforce _____ in the Anglo-Saxon world.
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Which statement best describes how the poet feels about the Danes rejoicing in Heorot over Grendel’s defeat?
Which statement best describes how the poet feels about the Danes rejoicing in Heorot over Grendel’s defeat?
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What is the role of greed and ambition in this part of the poem?
What is the role of greed and ambition in this part of the poem?