1. Beowulf Review!
Created by Educational Technology Network

2. Main Idea
Inferred Main Idea
Theme
Hidden Meaning
Wild Card! 10 20 30 40 50

3. Main Idea - 10 Which of the following does Beowulf not kill?
A Grendel’s Mom
B A dragon
C Grendel’s Dad
D Grendel

4. Main Idea– 10 Which of the following does Beowulf not kill?
A Grendel’s Mom
B A dragon
C Grendel’s Dad
D Grendel

5. Main Idea - 20 How does the battle with Grendel end?
A Beowulf cuts off his head
B Beowulf stabs him with his dagger
C Grendel’s Mom comes to the rescue
D Grendel has his arm removed

6. Main Idea– 20 How does the battle with Grendel end?
A Beowulf cuts off his head
B Beowulf stabs him with his dagger
C Grendel’s Mom comes to the rescue
D Grendel has his arm removed

7. Main Idea - 30 Where is Beowulf from? A Geatland C Finland
B Denmark D Germany

8. Main Idea– 30 Where is Beowulf from? A Geatland C Finland
B Denmark D Germany

9. Main Idea - 40 Which of the following does Beowulf not ask of Wiglaf?
a. To rule Beowulf’s people as king
b. To bring Beowulf the gold they had fought for
c. To build a tower dedicated to his memory
d. To take his sword and shield back to his people

10. Main Idea– 40 Which of the following does Beowulf not ask of Wiglaf?
To rule Beowulf’s people as king
b. To bring Beowulf the gold they had fought for
c. To build a tower dedicated to his memory
d. To take his sword and shield back to his people

11. Main Idea - 50 What is the most likely reason Beowulf kills Grendel?
a. Grendel is a menace b. Grendel killed one of Beowulf’s men
c. Grendel is a challenge d. Grendel ate Hrothgar’s best friend

12. Main Idea– 50 What is the most likely reason Beowulf kills Grendel?
a. Grendel is a menace b. Grendel killed one of Beowulf’s men
c. Grendel is a challenge d. Grendel ate Hrothgar’s best friend

13. Inferred Main Idea - 10
Why are Grendel and his mother so difficult to beat? A They are descended from Cain B They are great warriors C They’re ancient beings D Their love for each other makes them strong

14. Inferred Main Idea 2 – 10
Why are Grendel and his mother so difficult to beat?
A They are descended from Cain
B They are great warriors
C They’re ancient beings
D Their love for each other makes them strong

15. Inferred Main Idea - 20
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Wiglaf and Beowulf? A They are related by blood B Beowulf conquered his people C Wiglaf sees Beowulf as a mentor and friend D They are old battle comrades

16. Inferred Main Idea 2 – 20
What is the relationship between Wiglaf and Beowulf?
A They are related by blood
B Beowulf conquered his people
C Wiglaf sees Beowulf as a mentor and friend
D They are old battle comrades

17. Inferred Main Idea - 30
Why does Beowulf ignore the treasure after defeating Grendel’s mother?
a. He only wants the honor and reputation of killing the monster
b. He has enough treasure already from the Danes
c. He has been teased about only looking for treasure
d. He doesn’t notice any treasure in his hurry to leave the arena

18. Inferred Main Idea 2 – 30
Why does Beowulf ignore the treasure after defeating Grendel’s mother?
a. He only wants the honor and reputation of killing the monster
b. He has enough treasure already from the Danes
c. He has been teased about only looking for treasure
d. He doesn’t notice any treasure in his hurry to leave the arena

19. Inferred Main Idea- 40
Why does Grendel’s mother take back her son’s arm?
A She thought she could use it as a weapon
B She was grieving her son’s death
C She wanted to lure Beowulf into her lair
D She thought she could reattach it

20. Inferred Main Idea – 40
Why does Grendel’s mother take back her son’s arm?
A She thought she could use it as a weapon
B She was grieving her son’s death
C She wanted to lure Beowulf into her lair
D She thought she could reattach it

21. Inferred Main Idea - 50
Why is Beowulf sustained by divine will (God) during his battle with Grendel’s mother? Choose the best reason.
This demonstrates how difficult Grendel’s mother is to defeat
b. This proves Beowulf has to rely on others
c. This proves Beowulf is truly noble and heroic
d. This demonstrates the struggle between God and Grendel’s mother

22. Inferred Main Idea – 50
Why is Beowulf sustained by divine will (God) during his battle with Grendel’s mother? Choose the best reason.
This demonstrates how difficult Grendel’s mother is to defeat
b. This proves Beowulf has to rely on others
c. This proves Beowulf is truly noble and heroic
d. This demonstrates the struggle between God and Grendel’s mother

23. Theme - 10
Respond to the following prompt using at least one reason and support it with at least specific reference to the text.
Remember: this is a thematic prompt. Think about the story on a deeper level. What did the author intend?
Why does Wiglaf (of all people) take over Beowulf’s kingship? How does this event impact the theme?

24. Theme– 10
Why does Wiglaf (of all people) take over Beowulf’s kingship? How does this event impact the theme?

25. Theme - 20
Respond to the following prompt using at least one reason and support it with at least specific reference to the text.
Remember: this is a thematic prompt. Think about the story on a deeper level. What did the author intend?
Why does Beowulf have superhuman abilities? How does this choice on the author’s part impact theme?

26. Theme– 20
Why does Beowulf have superhuman abilities? How does this choice on the author’s part impact theme?

27. Theme - 30
Respond to the following prompt using at least one reason and support it with at least specific reference to the text.
Remember: this is a thematic prompt. Think about the story on a deeper level. What did the author intend?
Why is Beowulf human in this story? How does this choice on the author’s part impact theme?

28. Theme– 30
Why is Beowulf human in this story? How does this choice on the author’s part impact theme?

29. Theme - 40 Why is Beowulf fixated on
Respond to the following prompt using at least one reason and support it with at least specific reference to the text.
Remember: this is a thematic prompt. Think about the story on a deeper level. What did the author intend?
Why is Beowulf fixated on
killing monsters? How does this fixation impact the author’s theme?

30. Theme– 40
Why is Beowulf fixated on killing monsters? How does this fixation impact the author’s theme?

31. Theme - 50
Respond to the following prompt using at least one reason and support it with at least specific reference to the text.
Remember: this is a thematic prompt. Think about the story on a deeper level. What did the author intend?
Why does Beowulf die at the end? How does his death impact the theme?

32. Theme – 50
Why does Beowulf die at the end? How does his death impact the theme?

33. Hidden Meaning - 10 What is not a possible “dragon” in your life?
A Finals
B Your favorite shoes
C The principal
D Your identity

34. Hidden Meaning– 10 What is not a possible “dragon” in your life?
A Finals
B Your favorite shoes
C The principal
D Your identity

35. Hidden Meaning - 20 Why does Grendel’s mother take back her son’s arm?
A She needed his whole body for burial
B She was taking back power over the situation
C She was trying to clean up the mead hall
D She wanted to lure Beowulf to her lair

36. Hidden Meaning– 20 Why does Grendel’s mother take back her son’s arm?
A She needed his whole body for burial
B She was taking back power over the situation
C She was trying to clean up the mead hall
D She wanted to lure Beowulf to her lair

37. Hidden Meaning - 30
Why take battle prizes from each monster? A He wants to start a museum B He shows he’s taken their power C He shows his skill in battle D He wants to prove the monsters are dead

38. Hidden Meaning– 30 Why take battle prizes from each monster?
A He wants to start a museum
B He shows he’s taken their power
C He shows his skill in battle
D He wants to prove the monsters are dead

39. Hidden Meaning - 40
What doesn’t the treasure represent to Beowulf after killing the dragon? A Betrayal and fate B Power and control C Wealth and safety D Fame and Reputation

40. Hidden Meaning– 40
What doesn’t the treasure represent to Beowulf after killing the dragon?
A Betrayal and fate
B Power and control
C Wealth and safety
D Fame and Reputation

41. Hidden Meaning - 50
What is a possible hidden meaning for Beowulf’s fight underwater?
A Attempting a very difficult task even though you aren’t trained for it
B Attempting a strenuous task that you cannot possibly complete
C Seizing victory whether it belongs to you or not
D Seizing wealth and riches you have earned, even if it takes a long battle

42. Hidden Meaning– 50
What is a possible hidden meaning for Beowulf’s fight underwater?
A Attempting a very difficult task even though you aren’t trained for it
B Attempting a strenuous task that you cannot possibly complete
C Seizing victory whether it belongs to you or not
D Seizing wealth and riches you have earned, even if it takes a long battle

43. WildCard- 10
What is a Thane?

44. Wildcard– 10
What is a Thane?

45. Wildcard 20
List one major difference between the film and the text.

46. Wildcard– 20
List one major difference between the film and the text.

47. WIldcard 30
Inferred Main Idea: Characterize Higlac’s relationship with Beowulf. How did Beowulf feel about Higlac?

48. Wildcard– 30
Inferred Main Idea: Characterize Higlac’s relationship with Beowulf. How did Beowulf feel about Higlac?

49. WIldcard 40
Theme Question!
Respond to the following prompt using at least one reason and support it with at least specific reference to the text.
Remember: this is a thematic prompt. Think about the story on a deeper level. What did the author intend?
What is Beowulf’s biggest flaw? Why do you think the author included it?

50. Wildcard– 40
What is Beowulf’s biggest flaw? Why do you think the author included it?

51. Wildcard 50
Theme Question!
Respond to the following prompt using at least one reason and support it with at least specific reference to the text.
Remember: this is a thematic prompt. Think about the story on a deeper level. What did the author intend?
How does the addition of Wiglaf at the end of the story impact the theme of Beowulf?

52. Wildcard – 50
How does the addition of Wiglaf at the end of the story impact the theme of Beowulf?