Beowulf's Arrival

In this lesson, we will look at Beowulf's character and think about why he is considered an Epic hero.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these is another name for Old English?

GaelicGermanicAnglo-SaxonLatin

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Q2.Where would you expect to hear Old English poems being sung?

Outside in a garden.Indoors at a feast.During a battle.

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Q3.How would you recognise Old English writing?

You can't - it's identical to modern English.It would be written in purple pen.There might be runes or additional letters.

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Q4.Why is the Beowulf manuscript so valuable?

There is only one copy - it's completely unique.It's made of gold.It is signed by J.K. Rowling.

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Q5.Which of these phrases best describes the Epic poem?

It's a poem about romance and undying love.It's a poem about revenge and punishment.It's a poem about loyalty and friendship.It's a poem about heroic deeds and reputation.

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Q6.If you want to see the manuscript of Beowulf, where would you visit?

The British MuseumThe British LibraryThe National Archives

6/6

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these is another name for Old English?

GaelicGermanicAnglo-SaxonLatin

1/6

Q2.Where would you expect to hear Old English poems being sung?

Outside in a garden.Indoors at a feast.During a battle.

2/6

Q3.How would you recognise Old English writing?

You can't - it's identical to modern English.It would be written in purple pen.There might be runes or additional letters.

3/6

Q4.Why is the Beowulf manuscript so valuable?

There is only one copy - it's completely unique.It's made of gold.It is signed by J.K. Rowling.

4/6

Q5.Which of these phrases best describes the Epic poem?

It's a poem about romance and undying love.It's a poem about revenge and punishment.It's a poem about loyalty and friendship.It's a poem about heroic deeds and reputation.

5/6

Q6.If you want to see the manuscript of Beowulf, where would you visit?

The British MuseumThe British LibraryThe National Archives

6/6

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Beowulf's Arrival

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Q1.Which of these is NOT a quality of an Epic hero?

A noble background.Strength and skill in battle.Mad origami skills.A desire to win a great reputation.

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Q2.Why does Beowulf leave the Geats to travel to Hrothgar's hall?

He was taking a holiday out of his busy day-job of being a hero.He wants to try to defeat Grendel and win glory.He heard there was free food.

2/5

Q3.What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar about himself?

His past deeds and the fact he will beat the monster.His favourite colour and favourite food.He is a coward and he should go to someone else for help.

3/5

Q4.What deeds has Beowulf already done to create a heroic reputation?

Killed 5 giants.Slain 4 dragons.Destroyed 2 werewolves.Shot 1 troll.

4/5

Q5.How does Beowulf wound Grendel?

Pokes him with a really sharp sword.Shoots him in the eye with an arrow.Rips his arm off with his bare hands.Slashes him with a spear.

5/5

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Beowulf's Arrival

Complete the quiz to see how much you learned about the character of Beowulf this lesson.

Q1.Which of these is NOT a quality of an Epic hero?

A noble background.Strength and skill in battle.Mad origami skills.A desire to win a great reputation.

1/5

Q2.Why does Beowulf leave the Geats to travel to Hrothgar's hall?

He was taking a holiday out of his busy day-job of being a hero.He wants to try to defeat Grendel and win glory.He heard there was free food.

2/5

Q3.What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar about himself?

His past deeds and the fact he will beat the monster.His favourite colour and favourite food.He is a coward and he should go to someone else for help.

3/5

Q4.What deeds has Beowulf already done to create a heroic reputation?

Killed 5 giants.Slain 4 dragons.Destroyed 2 werewolves.Shot 1 troll.

4/5

Q5.How does Beowulf wound Grendel?

Pokes him with a really sharp sword.Shoots him in the eye with an arrow.Rips his arm off with his bare hands.Slashes him with a spear.

5/5

Lesson summary: Beowulf's Arrival

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