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Beowulf Test Exam Questions With Correct
And Revised Answers.
Art thou that Beowulf with Breca did struggle, On the wide sea-currents at swimming contended,
Where to humor your pride the ocean ye tried, 'Twas mere folly that actuated you both to risk
your lives on the ocean. From vainest vaunting adventured your bodies In care of the waters? ...
In the water's possession, Ye toiled for a seven-night; he at swimming outdid thee, In strength
excelled thee. ... The pledge that he made thee Breca outdid you entirely. The son of Beanstan
hath soothly accomplished. Then I ween thou wilt find thee less fortunate issue, Much more will
Grendel outdo you, if you vie with him in prowess.
Which of these words best describes Unferth's tone?
A) vehement
B) insulting
C) ironic
D) casual - answer✔✔Insulting- Unferth is saying Beowulf lost to Becca in a swimming
competition. DON'T listen to brainly
Which parts of this passage from Beowulf indicate that the poem is about war and glory? -
answer✔✔(Im not 100% sure :/)
Glory through splendid achievements
How princes displayed then their prowess-in-battle
Waxed' neath the welkin, world honor gained
What does the word trap refer to in this excerpt from Beowulf? - answer✔✔Pride
Read this passage from Beowulf.
then, saw the sage companions
who waited with Hrothgar, watching the flood,
Beowulf Test Exam Questions With Correct
And Revised Answers.
Art thou that Beowulf with Breca did struggle, On the wide sea-currents at swimming contended,
Where to humor your pride the ocean ye tried, 'Twas mere folly that actuated you both to risk
your lives on the ocean. From vainest vaunting adventured your bodies In care of the waters? ...
In the water's possession, Ye toiled for a seven-night; he at swimming outdid thee, In strength
excelled thee. ... The pledge that he made thee Breca outdid you entirely. The son of Beanstan
hath soothly accomplished. Then I ween thou wilt find thee less fortunate issue, Much more will
Grendel outdo you, if you vie with him in prowess.
Which of these words best describes Unferth's tone?
A) vehement
B) insulting
C) ironic
D) casual - answer✔✔Insulting- Unferth is saying Beowulf lost to Becca in a swimming
competition. DON'T listen to brainly
Which parts of this passage from Beowulf indicate that the poem is about war and glory? -
answer✔✔(Im not 100% sure :/)
Glory through splendid achievements
How princes displayed then their prowess-in-battle
Waxed' neath the welkin, world honor gained
What does the word trap refer to in this excerpt from Beowulf? - answer✔✔Pride
Read this passage from Beowulf.
then, saw the sage companions
who waited with Hrothgar, watching the flood,
