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    Name: _______________________________________ Date: ___________ Period: _____


    English 4-A
    Beowulf/The Anglo-Saxon Period
    Exam Study Guide


    DIRECTIONS: Complete this study guide to prepare yourself for the Beowulf exam. Bonus
    points for completion = 5pts on the exam! Also, this assignment is for a grade.

    Vocabulary: Use your textbooks glossary to define the following words.

    Talon
    Lair
    Livid
    Purge
    Affliction
    Gorge
    Infamous
    Loathsome

    EXTENDED VOCABULARY: Use a dictionary (available at www.m-w.com) to define the following words.
    You will see them either in questions or answers.

    Scop
    Wyrd

    The Anglo-Saxon Period: Based on lecture and the assisted note-taking guides, answer the following
    questions.

    1. Name the 3 tribes that invaded England during the Anglo-Saxon period.
    2. Which general sailed to Britain in 55BC?
    3. What was the primarily language spoken during this time period?

    Recall OR locate an example from Beowulf that matches the Anglo-Saxon admired trait being
    listed.
    4. Boasting
    5. Physical Strength
    6. Fate (Wyrd)
    7. Warrior Society
    8. Generosity
    9. Loyalty to tribe and leader


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    Passage Interpretation: Re-write each passage in modern English on the lines provided.
    1. Our own hope
    Again, lies with you. Grendels mother
    Is hidden in her terrible home, in a place
    Youve not seen under a lake. Seek it,
    If you dare!
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    ______________________________________________________________________________

    2. Ive never known fear; as a youth I fought
    In endless battles. I am old now But I will fight again, seek fame still,
    If the dragon hiding in his tower dares
    To face me.
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    3. When Beowulf decides to travel to the land of the Danes to help Hrothgar, the narrator
    states,
    None/ Of the wise ones regretted his going, much/ As he was loved by the Geats: the
    omens
    were good,/ And they urged the adventure on.

    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    Character Identify: Visit www.sparknotes.com (search Beowulf and click on Characters tab) to
    review the important characteristics for each listed below.
    1. Herot
    2. Hrothgar
    3. Grendel
    4. Grendels mother
    5. Beowulf

    Alliteration or Kenning?: Read each example. Write A for alliteration and K for a kenning.
    3

    1. ___ Sky-candle
    2. ___ Frogs flipping frantically
    3. ___ Battle-sweat
    4. ___ Giant guardian
    Reading Comprehension: Based on your reading and responses to Parts 1 & 2 of Beowulf, answer the
    following questions.

    1. Why does Beowulf go to King Hrothgars kingdom in the first place?
    2. Who is Grendel a descendent of? What does this information tell us about Grendel?
    3. State the universal theme of Beowulf.
    4. TRUE/FALSE: Wiglaf gives a speech about the virtues of loyalty to king.
    5. Which creature did Beowulf fight when he was the prince of the Geats? King of the Geats?
    6. Where will Beowulfs Tower be located? Why?
    7. As Beowulf lies dying, what were his last thoughts of?

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