Question

Which of these helps qualify Beowulf as an epic poem?

A:It reflects a Christian influence***

B:Its protagonist is a god-like hero

C:It contains pagan references

D:Its characters seldom speak


Which of these shows value that Anglo-Saxon culture placed on strength and valor?

A:The Danes' return to Herot as Beowulf did battle in the lake

B:The theft of Grendel's claw by Grendel's mother

C:The return of Beowulf's chain-mail by Grendel's mother

D: The Geats' carrying of Beowulf's battle gear from the lake to Herot***

Answer 1

the 1st question's answer is B.) Beowulf exhibits a god- like hero. He has the characteristics of a hero in the Anglo-Saxon culture, and Beowulf was noble like a god. The 2nd question's answer is A.) The Danes' return to Herot as Beowulf did battle in the lake.

Answer 2

Beowulf is an epic poem because the main character is god-like hero who has dangerous adventures of killing supernatural demons and creatures. The correct answer is B.

The answer for the second question is the first option - A. It depicts the fight between Beowulf and Grendel which the former decapitates the monster. After learning about this fact. the Danes return to Herot.