The king of Denmark who helped Beowulf's father get out of a feud with the Wulfings
Who is Hrothgar?
100
"Preserve this passionate peace"
What is alliteration? (Or personification is also acceptable)
100
The protagonist of an epic, or long narrative poem, who is superhuman and exemplifies the values of his society
What is an epic hero
100
The number of Geats that Grendel kills before he is slain by Beowulf
What is one?
100
The religion central to the Anglo-Saxons that provides comfort to the people living in a violent society often afflicted by war and death
What is Christianity?
200
The original king of the Danes who is described at the beginning of the book. He was a destitute orphan who worked hard to acquire wealth and power.
Who is Shild?
200
battle-sweat
What is a kenning?
200
The central meeting place of each Anglo-Saxon community, where the people come together for meetings, celebrations, religious ceremonies, etc.
What is the communal hall
200
The number of years that Herot lies empty once Grendel begins his attacks on the Danes
What is twelve?
200
This theme is illustrated in each of Beowulf's battles as he fights Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon
What is good versus evil?
300
Higlac's son who is king for a short period of time before he is slain by Onela
Who is Herdred?
300
Teaching a lesson to the reader or listener, like Hrothgar's message against greed
What is didactic?
300
That God controls your predestined fate, but you can affect it by being a brave and generous warrior
What is wyrd?
300
What SPECIFIC weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel's mother?
What is a sword forged by giants?
300
The author of Beowulf
Who is unknown?
400
A cruel and evil princess who serves as a foil to Queen Welthow in the text
Who is Thrith?
400
Valuing bravery, loyalty, strength, courage, and glory by the Anglo-Saxons
What is the heroic ideal?
400
This poet composes and performs songs of heroes. He is of high-standing in society because he is crucial to preserving the history of countries and their heroes.
What is a scop?
400
Two of Beowulf's final requests to Wiglaf
What is:
-Wiglaf to bring him treasure
-Wiglaf to become the king
-Wiglaf to build a tower in his honor
400
This character accidentally kills his brother Herbald in a hunting accident.
Who is Hathcyn?
500
This man was once the king of Denmark and was slain by his brother-in-law, Finn.
Who is Hnaf?
500
As Beowulf cuts off Grendel's head: "That [sword] was not useless / to the warrior now."
What is litote? (Ironic understatement)
500
The Anglo-Saxon term for bragging or boasting, which was actually considered an important trait for a hero to possess (to an extent)
What is gielp?
500
The TWO gifts that Beowulf presents to Hrothgar after the battle with Grendel's mother
What is
-the hilt of the giants' sword
-Grendel's head
500
Hrothgar's daughter, who is married to Ingeld in attempt to forge peace between the Danes and the Hathobards