Eng IV - Head of Humbaba & more Beowulf
Quiz by MARIA JIMENEZ
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- Q1
Who was Gilgamesh?
the slave of the Gods
the Sumerian Sun God
A Babylonian king
part man, part animal
30s - Q2
Why did Gilgamesh and Enkidu almost feel sorry for Humbaba?
He was in great pain.
He had been raised by animals.
He was deformed.
He had no human feelings.
30s - Q3
Why didn’t Gilgamesh and Enkidu feel sorry for Humbaba?
He was godlike.
He was not pitiful.
Their lives were at stake.
That was their heroic flaw.
30s - Q4
Why does Gilgamesh fail to help Enkidu when Humbaba first attacks them?
He is hurt.
He knows Enkidu will be fine.
He wants to save himself.
He is dazed.
30s - Q5
What assumption about the people at this time is supported by the story?
All of the above
Nature was important to them.
They had servants.
They believed in gods.
30s - Q6
Which of the following plays the most important role in this story?
the stars
the wind
a tree
a ram
30s - Q7
The story of Beowulf was written when?
44 BC
around 725 AD
the 1300's
Unknown
30s - Q8
Why does Grendel attack Herot?
He wants everyone dead.
He wants to join the celebration.
His mother tells him to kill him.
The music and noise hurt his ears.
30s - Q9
What promise does Beowulf make to Hrothgar?
He will be victorious at all costs.
There will be no survivors after the fight.
That he will kill Grendel or die trying.
Grendel will never haunt them again.
30s - Q10
How long did Grendel cause problems for the Danes?
12 years
one winter
a decade
20 years
30s - Q11
Grendel is the descendant of what evil man?
Hrothgar
Cain
Beowulf
Heorot
30s - Q12
How many men did Beowulf bring with him?
24
14
12
30
30s - Q13
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?
The Thanes ambush Grendel when he enters the mead hall.
Rips his arm off.
With a magic sword.
Burning him.
30s - Q14
Beowulf's battle with Grendel results in a trophy for the king's hall. What is the trophy?
A magic sword
Grendel's claw
The treasure of Hrothgar
The Head of Grendel
30s - Q15
How does Grendel's mother get revenge for her son's death?
She destroys the mead hall.
She kills Hrothgar.
She kills one of Hrothgar's friends.
She injures Beowulf.
30s