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Beowulf

Beowulf Final

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Danes
Which character is a descendant of Cain Grendel
For what does Beowulf come to Hrothgar’s kingdom Fight Grendel
Which of the following is NOT a quality of Beowulf that comes out in the story Boastfulness, courage, sense of duty, compassion. compassion
What is the central conflict in the story Good and evil
What are the three underlying motives for Beowulf’s coming to Hrothgar’s realm Blood lust, desire for fame, desire to help
Whom does Grendel’s mother kill Hrothgar’s best friend
Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother with what A sword
What trophy does Beowulf take after he kills Grendel’s mother Grendel’s head
Who awakens the fire dragon A thief
Beowulf goes out to fight the fire dragon because It is terrorizing the Geats
When Beowulf is dying, he asks the Geats to do what Build a tower in his honor
When Beowulf hears about the fire dragon what does he believe He must have broken one of God’s laws
Which of the following is not a stereotypical trait of Beowulf’s he is brave, he is strong, he usually does good deeds to benefit others, he blames himself for the dragon’s evil. He blames himself for the dragon’s evil
Why does Beowulf want Wiglaf to bring him the jewels from the dragon’s castle He is comforted by the prize he has won
When Grendel first enters Hrothgar’s hall, what does he think He thinks everyone is asleep
When Beowulf grabs Grendel, what does Grendel realize about Beowulf He is the strongest man he has ever met
To whom does Grendel call for help His mother
According to Grendel, what is most responsible for the outcome of his battle with Beowulf accident
During the fight, what does Beowulf force Grendel to do sing
Who orders that the great hall, Herot, be built Hrothgar
Though he lives in Herot, Grendel never dares to touch what throne
Whom does Beowulf take with him 14 men
With Beowulf in Herot, what does Hrothgar do rests
As they prepare to sleep near their leader, how do Beowulf’s men feel anxious
How does Grendel get into the hall Breaks open the door
What is the result of the battle between Beowulf and Grendel Grendel dies (is mortally wounded)
What are the warriors doing when Grendel finds them sleeping
How many of the warriors does Grendel kill on his first visit to Herot 30
Where does Grendel take the bodies Back to his cave (lair)
What does Beowulf say he will carry when he meets Grendel in battle nothing
According to “The Battle with Grendel” the outcome of the battle between Grendel and the Geats has already been decided by fate. What will this outcome be Grendel will be defeated through the might of one man
Why does Grendel relish the sight he sees in Herot He intends to kill the sleeping men and feast on their bodies
What do Beowulf’s men do to try to help him Jump up and draw their swords
What does Beowulf hang from the rafters Grendel’s arm
What does the crowd do the next day Follow the tracks to the lake
Why does Grendel’s mother take only one victim from Herot Equal payment for the death of her son
Along with the man she killed, what does Grendel’s mother take from Herot Grendel’s arm
What promise does Beowulf make to Hrothgar That Grendel’s mother will not be able to hide from him
Beowulf, Hrothgar, and Hrothgar’s men ride a long way following the tracks left by Grendel’s mother. Through what kinds of terrain does the trail lead Forest, waste land, rocky hills, slippery cliffs
What weapon does Hrothgar’s courtier lend to Beowulf A magic sword named Hrunting
Why does Beowulf throw his sword down The blade melts
What does Beowulf do with the giant’s sword Kills Grendel’s mother
What does Beowulf do as revenge for Grendel’s vicious attacks Cuts Grendel’s head off
What does Beowulf show Hrothgar after the battle Grendel’s head
What does the dragon do to the Geats’ homes Burns them down
What does Beowulf have made to protect him from the dragon An iron shield
What happens to Beowulf’s sword during his battle with the dragon It breaks
What do all but one of the Geats do when Beowulf needs their help Run away and leave Beowulf alone
How does the dragon wound Beowulf Poisoned tusks through his neck
What does Wiglaf do to help Beowulf Jumps in to fight; stabs the dragon
What does Beowulf do to kill the dragon Stabs it
Why does Beowulf’s wound begin to swell The dragon’s tusks were poison
What does Beowulf recall about his 50-year reign His battles and treasures
What does Beowulf want Wiglaf to do for him before he dies Bring his treasure so he can see it
What does Beowulf want the Geats to build A tower for sailors to use to guide themselves safely to land
What do the Geats do with Beowulf’s ashes Mix them with the mortar for the tower
What do the twelve Geats do after the tower is finished Ride around the tower on their horses singing songs about Beowulf’s greatness
In her final raid to Herot, what does Grendel’s avenging mother take for her supper Hrothgar’s best friend
Beowulf promises to search out the monster and assures the king that he will do what Kill her
Accompanied by Hrothgar’s men, Beowulf follows the monster’s arracks to where The lake
Beowulf puts on his armor because he knows that the woven mail will protect him from what Grendel’s Mother’s claws
Grendel’s mother grabs Beowulf and carries him where Underwater lair
Hrunting, the sword that Unferth has given to Beowulf, is useless against what Grendel’s Mother’s hide
What does Beowulf grab as he leaves the monster’s lair to return to his men Grendel’s arm
What else does Beowulf take as he leaves the monster’s lair Grendel’s head
Victorious, Beowulf and his men walk into the Danes’ mead hall and present the king and queen with what Grendel’s head
How long did Beowulf rule the Geats 50 years
Before the arriving of Beowulf, what is the only way the Danes can be safe from Grendel Rest somewhere else
With what does the author of Beowulf most closely associate Grendel Darkness and evil
How many Geats does Grendel kill before he is seized by Beowulf one
The Danes know that Grendel is defeated when they see what Grendel’s arm
Where does Beowulf find Grendel’s mother At the bottom of the lake
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