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