Background

Question 1

Beowulf is the ____ _____ ____ in the English language

Answer 1

First epic poem

Question 2

Scholars believe that this epic was composed between the ___-_____ ______ and the end of the _____ _____ .

Answer 2

Mid- seventh century

Tenth century

Question 3

How could some of the materials that the poet used been passed down?

Answer 3

Word of mouth from one generation to the next

Question 4

The author was familiar with the traditional themes and legends of early _______ _______.

Answer 4

Germanic culture

Question 5

What did Longfellow compare Beowulf to?

Answer 5

A piece of ancient Armor that is rusty and battered, yet strong

Question 6

Name three qualities that Beowulf embodies

Answer 6

1) courage
2) loyalty
3) generosity

Question 7

Beowulf is mainly set in ____ and _____ (now southern Sweden) during the ____ _____.

Answer 7

Denmark and Geatland

Sixth century

Question 8

Much of the early actions in Beowulf takes place in ____.

Answer 8

Herot

Question 9

Herot

Answer 9

A great mead hall or banquet hall where the well-loved and generous Danish King Hrothgar holds court.