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Beowulf section 2 Test

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10. Explain how Hrothgar came to be acquainted with Beowulf's father, Ecgtheow.
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3. Tell who Beowulf must speak to before seeing Hrothgar.
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9. Compose a plan that you think Beowulf will use when fighting Grendel.
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16. Formulate why Unferth brings up the story of Beowulf and Breca.
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6. Assess why Beowulf and his men were told to leave their weapons outside of Hrothgar's hall and why Beowulf left some of his men with the weapons.
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14. Based on the contest between Beowulf and Breca, name two physical skills at which Beowulf excels.
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13. Contrast Beowulf's retelling of the contest with Unferth's version of it.
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8. Discuss why Beowulf does not want any help from Hrothgar's men when battling Grendel.
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5. Explain how Hrothgar's comments about Beowulf's ancestors demonstrate how the culture places importance on reputation and ancestry.
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15. Summarize why Beowulf wants to kill the sea-beasts.
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2. Interpret Hrothgar's warrior's comment to Beowulf, "Stoutness of heart, bravery not banishment, must have brought you to Hrothgar." (Lines 337- 339)
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17. Show how Beowulf uses Unferth's tale to his advantage.
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7. Quote and explain a passage which shares how Grendel's attacks have interrupted the culture's reliance on the mead-hall as a social gathering place.
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4. Show how Hrothgar associates Beowulf with another person he knew.
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1. Describe the appearance of Beowulf and his men as they enter Heorot.
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12. Recount Unferth's version of Beowulf's swimming contest with Breca.
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11. Show how Hrothgar feels about his inability to defeat Grendel.
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On the slight chance the negations on what Beowulf has to do and what he'll be rewarded goes south
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He speaks to wulfgar, a wendel chief
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He recognizes that Beowulf had come to repay an old debt created by his late father
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"It bothers me to have to burden anyone with all the grief Grendel has caused and the havoc he has wreaked upon us in Heorot, our humiliations.
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To keep the sailors safe that had been attacked by the sea monsters
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They were decked out in chain mail armor, with broad shields and weapons
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He healed a feud caused by Ecgtheow when he killed Heothloaf, a wulfing
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He recognizes him as son of Ecghteow, an old friend of his
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Could distract Grendel and attack from behind
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He recounts a version where Beowulf lost due to his lack of phsyical ability
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hard to ignore, reached me at home: sailors brought stories of the plight you suffer in this legendary hall, how it lies deserted, empty and useless once the evening light hides itself under heaven's dome.
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He tries to emabrass Beowulf by proving he is the weaker man
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Beowulf admits he lost, only because he had to slay 9 sea monsters
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Swimming and sword play
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He's saying Beowulf came here out of his won bravery and courage and not of other outside influences
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Because he want to award himslef and his men the renown for coming this far to do battle with Grendel
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He uses it as another situation to boast on about his strengths

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