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How did Beowulf remove Grendel's arm?
Beowulf slammed it in the door.
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Where did Beowulf fight Grendel?
In the meed hall.
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What are Scops?
A person who recited poems in honor of a higher figure, usually the king. They did this by singing and chanting.
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When did the Anglo- Saxon's begin to invade Britain?
449 A.D
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What is a simile?
A comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as
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How did Hrothgar die?
He committed suicide.
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How long had Grendel attacked before Beowulf intervened?
12 years
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What are some of their Pagan Ideas? Name at least 2.
Loyalty Valor/ Bravery Fate Unselfishness Sense of Justice Burial Rituals
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What was the old name for England?
Angle- land
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What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech in which two things are compared but it can not be literally applicable
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Who was Hrothgar's son?
Grendel
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What helped Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
Beowulf used the special sword from the wall.
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What are some of the Christian Beliefs? Name at least 2.
Good vs. Evil Hell Fiends Burial Rituals
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What does the word wyrd mean?
Fate
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What is alliteration?
Repetition of consonant sounds
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Who helped Beowulf kill the dragon?
No one
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Why did Grendel attack?
He was upset from hearing the Danes praise God.
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What are characteristics of an epic? Name at least 1.
Long Narrative Poem Hero Important to a certain culture
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When did Christianity become the main religion?
690 A.D
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What is a kenning?
A phrase that replaces a noun
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How did Beowulf become king?
He made a deal with Grendel's mother.
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How did the Geats mourn Beowulf's death?
They built him a temple, buried him inside with his treasure, and rode around while telling his story.
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What are characteristics of an epic hero? Name at least 2.
Very Ethical Embodiment of Virtues Superior Physical Strength Willing to Sacrifice his Life
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When did the Danes (Vikings) invade Northumbria?
790 A.D
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What is a caesura?
A pause in a line of poetry
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