Beowulf the Warrior Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Ian Serraillier
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 67 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Beowulf the Warrior Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Ian Serraillier
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 67 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Beowulf that Grendel can only be defeated by bare hands?

2. When does Hrothgar say he previously knew Beowulf?

3. What did Beowulf and his men cross on their way to Heorot?

4. Who does Unferth claim Beowulf lost a swimming match to?

5. According to Beowulf, in the story of his swimming competition with Breca, who cried out for help?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Hrothgar, what cannot harm Grendel?

2. What happens when Beowulf strikes the dragon with his sword?

3. How does Beowulf plan to show Unferth what courage is?

4. When Beowulf cuts Grendel's head from his body, what happens to Grendel's blood?

5. How does Beowulf kill the dragon?

6. Why is Wiglaf the only one of Beowulf's men to come to Beowulf's aid as he battles the dragon?

7. What does Beowulf command Wiglaf to do with the treasure?

8. How does Beowulf feel about his dying to defeat the dragon and win the treasure for his people?

9. Where was the "tremendous sword" forged and who forged it?

10. What do Beowulf and his men see when they reach the cliffs on their way to the lair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the defeat of the dragon, Beowulf's people are left in despair at the loss of their king rather than joyous at the defeat of the dragon. What do you think this reaction symbolizes?

Essay Topic 2

Hrothgar serves to magnify Beowulf's heroism. In what ways does he do this? What are the aspects of his personality or the actions he takes that show the reader how truly heroic Beowulf is?

Essay Topic 3

What makes Beowulf an archetypal hero? What characteristics does he possess? What are some of the things he does that show he is a hero?

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