H Modern Euro Lit Exam

According to God, what is Everyman's chief problem?

What are the seven sins they are guilty of?

pride

avarice

wrath

lechery

envy

gluttony

sloth

What is the issue with Everyman's counting book?

he doesn't have enough good deeds, his sins outweigh his good deeds

What is the "endless sorrow" that Everyman fears?

pain of death and hell

Why does Everyman wish that he "had never be gete" (born)?

because he thinks he is going to hell

What characters does Everyman ask to accompany him? In which order does he ask them?

1. fellowship, cousin, kindred, goods, and good deeds

2. fellowship, kindred and cousin, goods, good deeds, knowledge, confession (then discretion, strength, five wits, and beauty)

What are the characters responses to everymans request for them to accompany him on his journey?

1. fellowship and kindred said they would not go

2. cousin made an excuse about his toe

3. goods was piled high and trapped and tells how everymans love for them was bad

4. good deeds wishes to go but she can not, recommends knowledge

What does Goods say his "condition" is?

"my condition is man's soul to kill"

What is Goods a thief of?

everymans soul

Where is Good-Deeds when Everyman encounters her? Why is she there?

1. she is lying on the ground in a cave unable to get up

2. she is there because everyman did not do a lot of good deeds and his sins weigh her down

What is written in Everyman's books of works and deeds?

there are good deeds in it but they are covered by his sins. when he goes to confessions his good deeds are uncovered

Who offers to be Everyman's guide?

knowledge

How must Everyman go to Confession?

with a full heart and full contrition

By what means will Confession comfort Everyman?

What does Confession call "penance"?

a precious jewel

What delivers Good-Deeds from her "sickness and woe"?

she is resurrected when everyman becomes aware of his sins as well as his repentance and contrition. all you need is one good deed

What garment does Everyman put on?

a garment of sorrow

What are the final two sacraments that Everyman receives?

eucharist and anointing of the sick-sorrow and contrition

Why does a priest surpass an angel?

Angels originally are the superior being after God as they are pure spirits just as God. They are closer copies to God than man. When god becomes incarnate, the similarities between man and God become closer than those of angels and God. Priests can preform 2 acts that angels can not-loose and bind and consecrate the bread into the body of christ

Where does Everyman go to die?

a cave

In what order do his friends abandon him?

1. beauty

2. strength

3. discretion

4. five wits

What are Everyman's final words?

"Into your hands Lord I commend my spirit"

What is the fate of his soul?

he goes to heaven

According to the Doctor, what is the moral of the play?

-forsake pride

-remember earthly things will abandon you, except for good deeds

-you will be judged for you actions

What makes Scyld Scefing such a good king?

he was a generous king was fierce in battle and brought stability and prosperity to the danes all the while vanquishing his enemies

What is the mead-hall's name?

Heorot

Why does Grendel attack the mead-hall?

they are singing about the creation and he is jealous becuse he will never feel gods love

From which biblical character is Grendel descended?

Satan

To whom do some Danes turn for help in desperation after Grendel's ceaseless attacks?

pagan gods

For how many winters does Grendel hold sway over the mead hall?

12

What is the one thing in the mead hall that Grendel cannot touch?

Hrothgar's throne

What had Hrothgar done for Beowulf's father?

Beowulf's father found himself in a feud with a tribe known as the Wulfings after he killed one of its members

Hrothgar bailed Beowulf's father out by paying the Wulfings blood money

What trophy does Beowulf initially win from Grendel?

Grendel's arm

After Beowulf has defeated Grendel, what special honor does Hrothgar pay Beowulf?

He gives him treasure and calls him his son

When does Beowulf first unlock his "word hoard"?

How many men's might does Beowulf have in the grip of one hand?

30

Of What does Unferth accuse Beowulf?

accused him of losing a swimming match between him and breca

What crime does Beowulf accuse Unferth of?

killing his own kin

According to Beowulf, why will he fight Grendel unarmed?

because Grendel does not use weapons so he wants the fight to be fair

On the night that Beowulf watches the mead-hall, how many men does Grendel kill?

1

What trophy does Beowulf win from Grendel?

his arm

What famous hero is Beowulf compared to in song?

King Aurthur

After Beowulf's victory, what does Hrothgar wish "with heart-felt love"?

"to hold from now on in new bond of kinship. Nor will you lack any of the worldly goods that I have power to give"

What special token from Healfdene does Hrothgar give to Beowulf?

Who does not like the idea of Hrothgar adopting Beowulf?

Wealtheow

Whom does Grendel's mother kill?

Aeschere

What of Aeschere remains do they find?

His head

Besides her victim, what does Grendel's mother take with her when she leaves Heorot?

Grendel's arm

What is ironic about Beowulf addressing Hrothgar "with formal words, asking if he had enjoyed / an agreeable night after the evening's feasting"?

Grendel's mother had struck the night before

Which would a "heath-stepper" choose - hounds or the mere?

hounds

What philosophy does Beowulf express that contradicts the Beatitudes?

It is better to take revenge than mourn

What does Unferth lose at the mere?

His glory and reputation

What protects Beowulf from Grendel's mother's "loathsome talons"?

his chain mail

Where does Beowulf fight Grendel's mother?

in her underwater lair

Why is Grendel's mother unable to kill Beowulf when she has him pinned down?

What does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother with?

A giant sword

What happens to the weapon after Beowulf kills Grendel's mother?

it dissolves

What is Grendel doing when Beowulf spies him?

lying dead

Why does Hrothgar leave the mere?

he thinks Beowulf is dead

What two gifts does Beowulf bring with him from the underwater cave?

Grendel's head and sword hilt

Whom or what does Beowulf thank for his victory over Grendel's mother?

God

What word best describes King Heremod?

greedy

What does Beowulf give to Unferth before departing?

a sword

What secret does Hrothgar keep at Beowulf's departure?

he does want Beowulf to depart

What does Beowulf give to the Danish guardian of his boat?

his golden neck-piece, his helmet, his ring, and his coat of chainmail

What does Beowulf say about Freawaru's marriage to Ingeld?

That the marriage will end the long feud between the Geats and the Danes

What did people think of Beowulf when he was young?

What gifts does Hygelac give to Beowulf upon Beowulf's return?

How long did Beowulf rule over the Geats?

50 years

What awakens the dragon?

A thief/slave, he is stealing a goblet

How long has the dragon guarded his hoard?

300 years

Who had buried the treasure in the barrow?

The last survivor

How many times does the dragon attack Beowulf?

3

What unusual weapon does Beowulf wield against the dragon?

Who fights alongside Beowulf?

Wiglaf

Who kills the dragon?

Beowulf

What is Beowulf's last wish?

For "Beowulf's barrow" to be built, it is a monument to him

What are Beowulf's final words?

Who does Wiglaf call a coward after Beowulf's death?

the other soldiers

According to Wiglaf, what should Beowulf have done about the dragon?

What do the Geats fear will happen after Beowulf's death?

that their enemies will attack them now that Beowulf is dead

What do the Geats do with the dragon's hoard?

burn it

What do they do with the dragon?

they throw the dragon's body into the water