Beowulf Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Beowulf? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Who said, "I had a fixed purpose when I put to sea"?


Beowulf
Grendel
Grendel's Mom
King Hrothgar
Wiglaf
Q. Who said, "So every elder and experienced councilman among my people supported my resolve"?


Grendel
Grendel's Mom
King Hrothgar
Beowulf
Unferth
Q. Who said, "Choose, dear Beowulf, the better part, eternal rewards"?


Grendel
Grendel's Mom
Unferth
Aeschere
King Hrothgar
Q. Who said, "Be acclaimed for strength, for kindly guidance to these two boys, and your bounty will be sure"?


King Hrothgar
Queen Wealhtheow
Grendel
Grendel's Mom
Unferth
Q. Who said, " I will go and ask him about your coming here, then hurry back with whatever reply it pleases him to give"?


Beowulf
King Hrothgar
Wulfgar
Queen Wealhtheow
Grendel