ENGLISH 201
    Dr. Bruce R. Magee
    Quiz–Week 2A
Please do NOT write on this quiz.


1.    Genesis A & B starts off with
    A.     The creation story.    C.    Adam and Eve
    B.    A war in heaven.        D.    The snake

2.    The Rood is
    A.    Moses’ staff        C.     The Ark of the Covenant
    B.    David’s scepter        D.    Jesus’ cross
                        E.    The Holy Grail

3.    When was Beowulf probably composed (as opposed to its being written down)?
4.    When was Beowulf probably written down?
    A.  520        B.  750      C.  810    D.  945    E.  1000

5.    In Beowulf, who is the leader of the group that the monster attacks?
6.    In Beowulf, who is the herald who jeers Beowulf at first but eventually comes to admire him?
7.    Who is the only warrior to fight the dragon alongside Beowulf?
❖ (Use the following answers for question 8-10) ❖
    A.    Unferth            C.    Ecgtheow
    B.    Hrothgar        D.    Healfdene    E.    Wiglaf

Match the monsters to what they represent:

8.    Grendal            A.     Wrath (feuding)
9.    Grendal’s mother        B.    Greed
10.    The dragon            C.    Envy