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Beowulf
Beowulf Comprehension
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who survives Grendel's attacks? | Those who leave Herot. |
| What motivates Beowulf to go to Herot? | Looking for Fame/Glory |
| What does Grendel do when he realizes Beowulf's strength? | He tries to flee. |
| Why does Beowulf slay Grendel? | Save Hrothgar and the Danes |
| Why does Unferth challenge Beowulf? | He envies Beowulf's fame and courage. |
| What speech does Wiglaf make? | It's about virtue and glory. |
| What last thoughts does Beowulf express as he is dying? | A desire for respect and pride in his ability to protect his people. |
| What even is the most important in Beowulf's career as leader of the Geats? | The attack of the dragon |
| Why did Beowulf go the aid of the Danes? | A sense of duty. |
| How can Beowulf best be characterized? | Heroic |
| Grendel is related to what murderous Biblical figure? | Cain |
| In addition to bravery, what Anglo-Saxon virtue is Beowulf praised for? | Fairness |
| What makes Beowulf such an important literary work? | It is the first great work of a national literature. |
| Which of Beowulf's relatives did Hrothgar know? | Higlac, Beowulf's father |
| How does Beowulf kill Grendel? | Twisted off his arms |
| How do the Danes celebrate Beowulf before his battle with Grendel | They throw a banquet in his honor. |
| How is Beowulf an epic hero? | He embodies the ideals of Anglo-Saxon society. |
| What shows that Beowulf has the ethics of an epic hero? | Beowulf chastises Unferth for killing his own kin. |
| What is an example of an alliteration? | "The ancient blade broke, bit..., drew blood." |
| What is an example of a kenning? | "Ring-giver" |
| What does "The monster's/Thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws..." mean? | The monster thinks very quickly. |
| How do you know that Beowulf is an honorable man? | He refuses to use a sword to fight Grendel because Grendel has none. |
| What weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel? | His hands |
| To what does the poet give credit for Beowulf's victory over Grendel's mother? | God's judgment |
| What is the theme of Beowulf? | Good always triumphs in the end. |
| Why does Wiglaf tell his comrades they should help Beowulf fight the dragon? | They had promised to help Beowulf when he needed them. |
| What does it mean when Beowulf gives Wiglaf his gold necklace? | Beowulf is making Wiglaf ruler of Geatland. |
| How do you know that Beowulf is an epic poem? | It is a log poem that tells a story about a legendary hero. |
| Why does Beowulf want a tower built for him? | To serve as a landmark for sailors from afar. |
| When used to describe Beowulf, the phrase "noble protector of all seamen" is an | Kenning |
| Why is it ironic that after his death the Geats build a tower to memoralize Beowulf? | Most of the Geats had deserted him in battle. |
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MsCochran
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