Unit 1 Test - Study Guide

which sentence from that passage most strongly supports the correct answer to the question: which of these inferences about the narrator's point of view is best supported by the following passage

"yet I will not say that it shall be so; rather, I would say that here in this world he changed his form of life"

what do the following lines reveal mainly about the combatants' attitudes toward each other When King Arthur prepared to depart for the meeting in the field he warned all his host that if they should see any sword drawn, "see that ye come on fiercely and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for I in no wise trust him." In like wise Sir Mordred warned his host: "If ye see any sword drawn, see that ye come on fiercely and then slay all who stand before you, for in no way will I trust this treaty; I know well that my father wishes to be avenged upon me."

Arthur and Mordred strongly distrust each other

which of the following statements best summarizes lines 144-300 of Beowulf

a vicious monster continually attacks the Danes for 12 years, until a great warrior from a neighboring kingdom arrives by ship to try and slay the beast

which word best replaces foxed in the passage below (lines 181-182) Flustered at first, not totally foxed were the household and the lords, both the highborn and the low

baffled

dialogue: many deeds of note I have done in my life, and now the reports of the monster Grendel have brought me to your land"

character: Beowulf

dialogue: "now hang up your axe—one hack is enough"

character: King Arthur

quotation: "see that ye come on fiercely, and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for I in no wise trust him"

character: King Arthur

quotation: "therefore for God's sake, my lord, leave off now; for, blessed be God, ye have won the field: here we three are alive, but with Sir Mordred no one is alive. Therefore if ye leave off now, this wicked day of destiny is over"

character: Sir Lucan

quotation: "if ye see any sword drawn, see that ye come on fiercely and then slay all who stand before you, for in no way will I trust this treaty; I know well that my father wishes to be avenged upon me"

character: Sir Mordred

dialogue: "art thou that Beowulf who contended with Breca in swimming on the open sea?"

character: Unferth

dialogue: "to be born of our blood is my body's only claim"

character: gawain

dialogue: "as I'm sure you're aware; I'm clothed for peace, not kitted out for conflict"

character: the green knight

dialogue: "but I pray thee, hardy heroes, sit down to the feast."

character: the king

reparation

compensation for an insult or injury

which of the following best identifies a theme of this excerpt

fate vs. free will

perilous

full of or involving danger

grim

gloomy; serious

sovereign

greatest in status, authority, or power

Beowulf: "mightiest man"

grendel: "reavers from hell"

Beowulf: "no one else like him"

grendel: outcast

graceful

having elegance and beauty of movement or expression

which of these inferences about Sir Gawain's character is best supported by his decision to accept the green knight's challenge

he does not want King Arthur or his fellow knights to die

which of the following selections best summarizes what Arthur sees in his vision

he sees Gawain, who persuades him to make a treaty with Mordred

which of these inferences about the narrator's point of view is best supported by the following passage Yet some men say in many parts of England that King Arthur is not dead, but was taken by the will of our Lord Jesus into another place. And men say that he shall come again and shall win the Holy Cross. Yet I will not say that it shall be so; rather, I would say that here in this world he changed his form of life. But many men say that there is written upon his tomb this line: HERE LIES ARTHUR THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING

the narrator thinks that the supernatural is wishful thinking, and unlikely to be true

which selection best explains the interaction between the watchman and Beowulf

the watchman requires that Beowulf announce his reason for docking and remarks on his honorable appearance

account

to consider or think about in a specific way

tarry

to delay leaving; to linger

devour

to eat away or consume quickly

what is most likely the author's intent in describing the Ring in detail in the following passage (paragraph 16) Frodo drew the Ring out of his pocket again and looked at it. It now appeared plain and smooth, without mark or device that he could see. The gold looked very fair and pure, and Frodo thought how rich and beautiful was its colour, how perfect was its roundness. It was an admirable thing and altogether precious. When he took it out he had intended to fling it from him into the very hottest part of the fire. But he found now that he could not do so, not without a great struggle. He weighed the Ring in his hand, hesitating, and forcing himself to remember all that Gandalf had told him; and then with an effort of will he made a movement, as if to cast it away, but he found that he had put it back in his pocket.

to emphasize how appealing Frodo finds the Ring

assure

to guarantee something

predict

to guess or estimate what might happen

forefeit

to lose or give up something

brandish

to shake or wave something (such as a weapon) in an aggressive manner

flourish

to wave or display something to gain attention

valiant

very brave and bold

definition: a trial or burden

vocabulary word: affliction

definition: to leave a ship

vocabulary word: disembark

definition: to brandish or show

vocabulary word: flourish

definition: to give up; sacrifice

vocabulary word: forfeit

which passage from the text most strongly supports the answer to the question: which of the following best summarizes what happens at the conclusion of this excerpt

"'comfort thyself,' said the king, 'and do as well as thou may, for in me is no more trust to trust in. I must go into the Vale of Avalon to heal me of my grievous wound. And if thou hear nevermore of me, pray for my soul'"

which statement from the excerpt most strongly supports the correct answer to the question: what is most likely expected to happen to Beowulf following the end of the excerpt

"'what's more, I'll order my own comrades / on their word of honour to watch your boat / down there on the strand—keep her safe / in her fresh tar, until the time comes / for her curved prow to preen on the waves / and bear this hero back to Geatland'"

which statement from paragraph 6 most strongly supports the correct answer to the question: which conclusion is most strongly supported by Beowulf's dialogue below

"I will fulfill my oath and work the will of your people or, meet my death in this great hall"

Which passage from the excerpt best supports the correct answer to the question: which inference about the green knight is best supported by the text

"If I'd ridden to your castle rigged out for a ruck / these lightweight adolescents wouldn't last a minute"

which passage from the poem best describes Grendel's nature

"all were endangered; young and old / were hunted down by that dark death-shadow"

which sentence from the passage above best supports the correct answer to the question: which inference is most strongly supported by the passage below (lines 79-93)

"and he swung no sword nor sported any shield, / but held in one hand a sprig of holly"

which of the following sentences most strongly expresses the correct answer to ten question: which inference is best supported by the following passage (page 8)

"and now I give it in trust to thee"

choose a line of dialogue that would best express the soldiers' actions in the bottom pane of page 3

"can Beowulf really protect us from grednel"

Which quote from the excerpt most strongly supports the correct answer to the question which of the following statements about the Danes is best supported by this excerpt

"whiles they vowed in their heathen fanes / altar-offerings, asked with words / that the slayer-of-souls would succor give them..."

Which quote from the excerpt most strongly supports the correct answer to the question: which of the following statements about the Danes is best supported by this excerpt

"whiles they vowed in their heathen fanes / altar-offerings, asked with words / that the slayer-of-souls would succor give them..."

which of the following best summarizes what happens at the conclusion of this excerpt

Arthur kills—and is mortally wounded by—his enemy, and disappears into legend

what does the following passage (paragraph 9) mainly reveal about the central conflict Frodo faces 'All the same,' said Frodo, 'even if Bilbo could not kill Gollum, I wish he had not kept the Ring. I wish he had never found it, and that I had not got it! Why did you let me keep it? Why didn't you make me throw it away, or, or destroy it'

Frodo feels his possession of the Ring is not a choice

which of the following selections best explains Mordred's relationship to Arthur

Mordred is Arthur's treasonous son

forge

a furnace or oven where metal is heated and shaped

merit

a good quality deserving of reward

Beowulf: "keen-souled thane"

grendel: "rabid hands"

grievously

in a way that causes suffering, grief or sorrow severely

image: grendel in the doorway

page: 11

image: grendel and Beowulf locking eyes

page: 14

image: Beowulf ripping off grendel's arm

page: 27

image: sea monster

page: 5

image: lady offering cup to the king

page: 6

This excerpt is told in the ____________ tense, from a _______________ point of view.

past; third-person

the Lord of the Rings is written in the tense, from a point of view

past; third-person

courteous

polite or respectful

Beowulf's decision to fight with no armor or weapons adds to the development of his character mainly by

showing his courage and confidence

interloper

someone who tries to force their way into a place or situation where they are not wanted

affliction

something that causes pain or suffering

doleful

sorrowful, woleful

which of the following statements about the Danes is best supported by this excerpt

the Danes offered sacrifices to pagan gods, in the hopes that the gods would save them from Grendel

which of the following inferences about the Ring is best supported by the entire excerpt

the Ring poses a threat to Frodo's life

which inference about the green knight is best supported by the text

the green knight doesn't think the King's knights present him much challenge

which inference is most strongly supported by the passage below (lines 79-93) A look of lightning flashed from somewhere in his soul. The force of that man's fist would be a thunderbolt. Yet he wore no helmet and no hauberk either, no armored apparel or plate was apparent, and he swung no sword nor sported any shield, but held in one hand a sprig of holly— of all the evergreens the greenest ever— and in the other hand held the mother of all axes, a cruel piece of kit I kid you not: the head was an ell in length at least and forged in green steel with a gilt finish; the skull-busting blade was so stropped and buffed it could shear a man's scalp and shave him to boot.

the green knight is not worried about getting into a physical fight

which inference is best supported by the following passage (page 8) Never since I first laid my right hand to the sword and bore the shield on my left have I given this hall of the Danes to any man to keep. And now I give it in trust to thee. Do thou keep it as befits its grace. Be of good hope; be valiant; watch for the foe.

the king trusts Beowulf to defeat grendel

disembark

to get off a boat

what is most closely the meaning of will as it is used in the passage below (lines 212-216) "Men climbed eagerly up the gangplank, / sand churned in surf, warriors loaded / a cargo of weapons, shining war-gear / in the vessel's hold, then heaved out, / away with a will in their wood-wreathed ship."

| noun | a deliberate intention or act

what is most closely the meaning of will as it is used in the passage below (lines 212-216) "Men climbed eagerly up the gangplank, / sand churned in surf, warriors loaded / a cargo of weapons, shining war-gear / in the vessel's hold, then heaved out, / away with a will in their wood-wreathed ship."

| noun | a deliberate intention or act

which statement from the excerpt most strongly supports the correct answer to the following question: what is most likely expected to happen to Beowulf following the end of the excerpt

"'What's more, I'll order my own comrades / on their word of honour to watch your boat / down there on the strand—keep her safe / in her fresh tar, until the time comes / for her curved prow to preen on the waves / and bear this hero back to Geatland'"

which conclusion is most strongly supported by Beowulf's dialogue below (page 8, bottom pane) Lady, when I embarked on this voyage with my fellows, I swore that I would do this deed or perish at the hands of Grendel. And to this I am bound: I will fulfill my oath and work the will of your people or, meet my death in this great hall

Beowulf feels duty bound to try to defeat grendel

what is most likely expected to happen to Beowulf following the end of the excerpt

Beowulf is expected to be victorious in his fight against Grendel or die trying

which of the following details on page 1 most strongly suggests Beowulf's power

Beowulf's size compared to others

which of the following selections best describes Frodo's relationship with Gandalf

Frodo looks to Gandalf for protection and advice

the passage below (lines 196-198) mainly suggests that ________________ Then he laughed so hard that their leader saw red. Blood flowed to his fine-featured face and he raged inside.

King Arthur was angered by the green knight's insult

delicacy

an expensive or rare food item

device

an instrument invented for a particular purpose

valorours

bold and courageous when faced with danger

quotation: "ah, my lord Arthur, what shall become of me, now that you go from me and leave me here among my enemies"

character: Sir Bedivere

comrade

friend; companion

Beowulf's story (pages 5-6) is mainly about

how he emerged from a harrowing test of strength in the ocean

malice

ill will; the intention or destine to do evil

fortitude

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

what does the following passage mainly suggest about the lords (lines 121-124) Yet several of the lords were like statues in their seats, left speechless and rigid, not risking a response. The hall fell hushed, as if all who were present had slipped into sleep or some trancelike state.

the lords were afraid to speak

definition: a person who does not belong

vocabulary word: interloper

definition: compensation given in order to make peace or amends

vocabulary word: reparation

which line of dialogue from the text best supports the theme identified in the question: which of the following best identifies a theme of this excerpt

"'I wish I had never seen the Ring! Why did it come to me? Why was I chosen'"