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BEOWULF STUDY GUIDE
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The main struggle in Beowulf is | good and evil |
| Grendel's reason for attacking the Danes is based upon what? | desire to do harm |
| Grendel's mother's reason for attacking the Danes based upon what? | revenge |
| What does Beowulf carry with him for the Battle against the dragon? | weapons |
| What does Wiglaf bring Beowulf from the dragon's tower? | treasure |
| What is Beowulf's attitude toward death? | acceptance |
| What nation or group of people does Beowulf save from Grendel? | Danes |
| Killing sea monsters, killing Grendel, killing Grendel's mother, killing the dragon are ________ deeds. | courageous |
| Crossing the ocean to the land of the Danes, swimming hours underwater are examples of a dangerous ________________ | journey |
| Which characters give long formal speeches | Wiglaf Beowulf |
| Wiglaf shows _________ | loyalty |
| Beowulf is __________ | honorable |
| Grendel and sea monsters represent | evil |
| Beowulf represents | good |
| The ring giver is a kenning for | Beowulf |
| The sea witch is a kenning for | Grendel's mother |