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H.English Beowulf

Mini-test English IV Honors

TermDefinition
Aeschere Hrothgar's most beloved man, killed by Grendel's mother
Breca Competed in swim contest with Beowulf (lifelong friends)
Ecgtheow Beowulf's father, Hrothgar healed a feud for him
Heorot Great hall in Denmark where Grendel attacks
Hrothgar King of the Danes
Hrunting Rare and ancient sword given to Beowulf from Unferth, failed against Grendel's mother
Hygelac King of the Geats
Naegling Sword gifted from Hygelac to Beowulf
Unferth Jealous of Beowulf, gave the Hrunting sword, cowardly and weak
Wealtheow King Hrothgar's wife, the gracious Queen of Denmark
Wiglaf Only courageous man who stayed behind to help Beowulf slay the dragon
Wyrd (translated word) Fate
Wergild (translated word) Man-price
For how long did Grendel attack the Danes? 12 years
What motivated Grendel to attack the Danes? He was an evil monster full of pure hatred, and he especially hated the Heorot's celebrations and stories of God.
Why did Beowulf attack Grendel hand-to-hand? Grendel conjured all of the harm out of swords, so they proved to be a useless weapon against him.
What language is Beowulf originally written in? Anglo-Saxon Old English
What form of literature is Beowulf? Narrative poem
Why is the dragon so angry? God allowed a thief to come into his cave, outsmart him, and take a treasure while he was sleeping.
Created by: lexi.welte
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