Questions for comprehension

Page 18

1. How did Tolkien create his novel?
2. What is the basic theme of both works?
3. How are characterized the evil creatures in both works?
4. What dose “Beowulf is a lament for the past” mean?
5. Which significant elements have the epic poem Beowulf and the novel The Lord of the Rings in common?
6. How do the stories end?

Page 19

1. Who does the title of the novel refer to”
2. What does the Ring stand for?
3. How are connected The Hobbit and The Lord of the Ring?
4. Who are the protagonist of the novel?
5. Who are Frodo’s  fellowship and who is his antagonist?
6. What does the Frodo’s mission consist of?

Page 21

1. When did the Viking time start?
2. How was the political situation in northern Europe at the time like?
3. Who was Charlemagne and what did he do?
4. How did the Vikings react to the threat?
5. How did the battle end?
6. What was the reason of the Vikings’ attack?
7. Do you think that the Vikings should or shouldn’t attack to defend their culture?
8. How long did Danish rule last? Why did it end?

Page 22 – 23

1. Why Edward the Confessor was important?
2. What happened when Edward died?
3. Who were the contending successors to the throne?
4. What did William decide to do?
5. Which was the final battle?
6. How did William manage to win?
7. What were the most important changes that the Normans brought on the social, cultural and linguistic level?