Beowulf Test REVIEW
Anglo-Saxon History Notes
 Who were the Geats?
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Where were the Geats from?
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The Geats settled in lands that are now called ___ and ___ (names of countries)
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What significant establishment spread in the 4th and 5th centuries
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When was Beowulf written?
Elements of an Epic
 Epic poem
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Epic hero
Literary Terms – define and give an example
 Caesura
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Kenning
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Alliteration
Beowulf Characters – identify and give a brief description of each
 Beowulf –
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Grendel –
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Hrothgar –
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Grendel’s mother-
General Information you’ll need to know if you want to pass the test!
 List 5 significant events in the story in the order in which they occurred
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What is the setting of the story?
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Where and how does Grendel die?
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Where and how does Grendel’s mother die?
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When did Grendel show fear?
Review the Keynotes that you made:
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What was the role of men and women during the Anglo-Saxon time?
What are some unusual customs or traditions or clothing?
Who were the Anglo-Saxon enemies?
What were some of the major conflicts that the Anglo-Saxons experienced?
What was the purpose of the Anglo-Saxon literature? What have we learned from it?
How is the Anglo-Saxon influence found today?