Beowulf Quiz 2

Question 1

Welter

Answer 1

Rolling or tumbling about, noisy, loud (n)

Question 2

Portent

Answer 2

Omen, warning of coming evil (n)

Question 3

Requital

Answer 3

Repayment, return (n)

Question 4

Mail

Answer 4

Flexible armor made of metal rings, small loops chain linked together (n)

Question 5

Brand

Answer 5

Sword (n)

Question 6

Bereft

Answer 6

Deprived, lacking, left to grieve (adj)

Question 7

Fetter

Answer 7

Chain or shackle for the feet to prevent escape (n)

Question 8

Stripling

Answer 8

Boy just coming into manhood (n)

Question 9

Fastness

Answer 9

Strong, safe place; stronghold

Question 10

Mettlesome

Answer 10

Spirited, courageous (adj)

Question 11

Plight

Answer 11

Dangerous, difficult situation (n)

Question 12

Sage

Answer 12

Showing wisdom, good judgement (adj)

Question 13

Shingle

Answer 13

Loose stones, pebbles that lie on seashore (n)

Question 14

Bulwark

Answer 14

Person, thing, idea that is a defense, protection/ive (n or adj)

Question 15

Heath

Answer 15

Open land w/heather or low bushes growing on it (n)

Question 16

Cozen

Answer 16

Deceive, trick, cheat, beguile (v or adj)

Question 17

Barrow

Answer 17

Mound of earth or stones over an ancient grave (n)

Question 18

Beaker

Answer 18

Large cup or drinking glass w/wide mouth (n)

Question 19

Sally

Answer 19

Go suddenly from a defensive position to attack an enemy (v)

Question 20

Twain

Answer 20

Between (adj)