What troubled Grendel most about the hall of the Danes?, The smell of food, b) The sound of music and poetry, c) The brightness of the fire, d) The presence of soldiers, What emotion does the poet emphasize in describing the Danes after Grendel’s repeated attacks?, a) Relief, b) Pride and strength, c) Panic and terror, d) Curiosity, Why couldn’t Grendel approach the throne in Heorot, despite his power?, ) He feared the warriors guarding it, b) He was too large to enter, c) The hall was abandoned, d) It was protected by God, What is the significance of the poet mentioning Cain in relation to Grendel?, ) It connects Grendel to the first murderer, emphasizing his cursed lineage., b) It shows Grendel was once human before becoming a monster., c) It explains why Grendel feared the throne., d) It proves Grendel was stronger than the Danes., What does the word affliction most nearly mean as used in the poem?, Celebration or joy, b) Suffering or pain, c) Strength or courage, d) Silence or peace, What emotion best describes the king’s state after Grendel’s attack?, ) Joyful, b) Numb with grief, c) Hopeful, d) Indifferent, For how many years did Grendel terrorize Heorot?, ) 5, b) 8, c) 10, d) 12, What building did Grendel haunt and make desolate?, A church, b) The palace gate, c) Heorot (the mead hall), d) A tower, What was the one place in Heorot Grendel could not approach?, The banquet tables, b) The throne, treasure-seat, c) The sleeping chambers, d) The doors of the hall, How did the Danes try to seek help from their suffering?, They trained more warriors, b) They prayed to the Almighty Judge, c) They offered sacrifices at pagan shrines, d) They built stronger walls, According to the poet, who alone can truly save a person in times of trouble?, Pagan gods, b) Wealth and treasure, c) Other kings, d) The Lord God, the Almighty Judge, Why is Grendel described as the “Lord’s outcast”?, Because he was cursed as Cain’s descendant, b) Because he fled from battle, c) Because he broke a treaty, d) Because he envied the Danes’ treasure, Why did some Danes sleep in huts instead of Heorot?, The hall was too noisy, b) They feared Grendel’s raids, c) The king ordered them out, d) They were exiled from the hall, Which phrase best describes Grendel’s attacks?, Occasional and merciful, b) Secret and peaceful , c) Careful and cautious, d) Cruel and relentless, What does the poet suggest about those who rely only on pagan gods?, ) They are blessed, b) They find peace, c) They are cursed and hopeless, d) They are wise and strong, What does the word plight most nearly mean?, A dangerous or difficult situation, b) A joyful celebration, c) A physical injury, d) A peaceful journey, How did the Danes react after discovering Grendel’s destruction at dawn?, They prepared for revenge, b) They wept and mourned to heaven, c) They rebuilt the hall immediately, d) They fled their land permanently, Why did Margaret leave the place where John had left her in 1449?, Because she wanted new clothes., B) Because she feared Lord Moleyns’ men would kidnap her., C) Because she was visiting her mother-in-law., D) Because she was angry with John., What specific warning did Margaret give John about Lord Moleyns and his men?, To attack them before they attacked him., B) To trust them because they spoke politely., C) To beware of them and not eat or drink with them., D) To invite them to settle the dispute peacefully., What did the Duke of Suffolk’s men do to the Paston estate?, They repaired the walls., B) They held a feast there., C) They gave it to John., D) They demolished and looted it., How did Margaret try to comfort the tenants at Hellesdon and Drayton?, She gave them money., B) She encouraged them with kind words., C) She punished the duke’s men., D) She moved them to London., What was Margaret’s main concern in her letter of 28 October 1470 to her son John II?, ) That he was not writing to her., B) That he was spending too much money., C) That he had been injured., D) That he would lose his position in London., What news did John II send to his mother in April 1471?, His brother was dead., B) His brother was wounded but alive., C) The duke had been defeated., D) The plague had ended., What disease did John II mention in his letter to John III in September 1471?, The plague, B) Dysentery, C) Smallpox, D) Influenza, What advice did John II give to protect their family from the sickness?, Burn incense at home., B) Move to London., C) Move to the countryside and avoid gatherings., D) Visit a physician daily., What effect did the Duke of Suffolk’s destruction of Hellesdon have on public opinion?, People felt pity and sympathy for the Pastons., B) People supported the duke even more., C) The townspeople ignored the event., D) The king ordered punishment for the Pastons., What event marks the beginning of the transformation in Marah’s city?, The arrival of refugees, B) The uprising and the start of war, C) A major earthquake, D) A new school opening, Which of the following best describes how Marah’s city used to be?, A ghost town of decrepit buildings, B) A place of descent into poverty, C) A magnificent city where spring bloomed and birds sang, D) A remote village with little life, What food-related hardship does Marah describe?, They had to eat only raw vegetables for months, B) They rationed to one meal a day and used cattle feed to make “bread”, C) They were eating only imported food, D) They had no water for cooking, How does Marah describe the moment when a truck carrying fruit and candy arrived?, ) It brought hope and everyone bought lots of treat, B) It was ignored because people were too hungry, C) It was immediately bombed, D) It excited people, but the exorbitant prices meant very few could afford anything, According to Marah, what basic amenity did they lose that made them feel like they were “living in the Stone Age”?, Running water, B) Electricity, C) Telephones, D) Books, What emotional impact does Marah say the war has had on her younger brother?, He became aggressive and broke things, B) He left to fight in the war, C) He now lives with a prevailing sense of deprivation , D) He started volunteering for relief work, What question does Marah repeatedly ask regarding her and her fellow citizens’ suffering?, Why are we being bombed?, B) What fault have we committed to live this bitter reality? Why were our childhoods stolen?, C) When will the war end?, D) Who is in charge of the siege?, How does Marah describe the transformation of the city’s appearance due to the war?, The city was unrecognisably modernized, B) The city became abandoned but the buildings intact, C) The city was turned into a refugee camp, D) The city was turned into a ghost town of decrepit buildings and charred trees, What statement best reflects Marah’s feeling about the changes in her world?, She accepted them quickly and found new hope, B) She became a soldier to change her situation, C) She often wonders what happened to the life she once knew and how everything she took for granted is gone, D) She decided to move abroad immediately, When Marah talks about “the exorbitant prices” of food and supplies, she mainly wants to show—, That even basic needs became luxuries people could no longer afford, B) That merchants were greedy, C) That money was no longer useful, D) That she learned economics through hardship, What emotion dominates the speaker’s tone throughout the poem "The Wanderer"?, Pride and confidence, B) Loneliness and sorrow, C) Anger and vengeance, D) Hope and excitement, What does the “frost-cold foam” symbolize in the poem "The Wanderer"?, The beauty of the sea, B) The traveler’s joy in nature, C) The coldness and isolation of exile, D) The purity of the speaker’s heart, In "The Wanderer" the speaker’s visions of his lord and kin fading away symbolize:, His imagination overcoming reality, B) His happiness in solitude, C) His triumph over fate, D) His inability to accept death and loss, What truth about human life does the poem "The Wanderer" emphasize?, Wealth and power are eternal, B) Time destroys all earthly glory, C) Fate can be avoided by courage, D) Friendship never fades, In the end, what gives the wanderer peace and meaning?, Revenge, B) Finding a new lord, C) Faith in God, D) Remembering his past, What is the main theme of the poem 'Loneliness'?, The power of love, B) The experience of isolation , C) The search for knowledge, D) The joy of friendship, How does the poet describe loneliness?, As a beautiful feeling, B) As an uninvited companion , C) As a temporary mood, D) As a punishment, According to the poem, what does loneliness teach us?, It teaches us strength, B) It teaches us patience, C) It teaches us very little , D) It teaches us creativity, What emotion is closely linked with loneliness in the poem?, Fear, B) Anger, C) Shame , D) Hope, What message does the poem Loneliness leave us with?, Loneliness is a curse , B) Loneliness is natural and should be understood , C) Loneliness is enjoyable, D) Loneliness should be ignored, What literary device is used in the line “My love is like to ice, and I to fire”?, Metaphor, B) Simile, C) Personification, D) Hyperbole, Sonnet 30 follows which rhyme scheme?, ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, B) ABAB BCBC CDCD EE, C) ABBA CDDC EFFE GG, D) AABB CCDD EEFF GG, The paradox in the sonnet shows that—, Love is weaker than nature, B) Fire can freeze and ice can burn, C) Fire always melts ice, D) Nature controls love, What is the theme of Sonnet 30?, Love is temporary, B) Love defies the laws of nature, C) Love brings pain, D) Nature is stronger than emotion, You can find more questions for practice here: https://wayground.com/join/quiz/6577cefbd587ef665cabf595/start?studentShare=true, Thank you Ms. Ruth, You are awesome,Ms. Ruth.

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