Beowulf
Why did Beowulf come to Herot?
To kill Grendel
Where was Grendels lair?
In a lake.
What was the lake lair like?
Foggy, smokey, misty, and evil.
True or False:Beowulf was young when fighting the Dragon?
False
How many Geats went with Beowulf?
15, but one died.
What did Beowulf do after killing Grendel?
Hung Grendels arm, claw, and shoulder from the rafters
Why did Grendel go to Herot?
To murder the people.
Why did Beowulf come into the lake?
To kill Grendels mom.
Who was the other hero who help kill the Dragon?
Wiglaf.
What kind of boat did the Geats sail in?
An oak hard boat.
In what battle did Beowulf die?
The dragons battle.
What did Grendel do with the bodies after killing them?
Went back to his lair with them for a midnight snack or a morning snack.
What was Grendel's moms reaction to seeing Beowulf?
She grabbed him and squeezed him with her claws trying to harm him by working her fingers through the tight mail on his breast.
What happened to beowulf after the Dragon had been killed.
He died.
Who should the wise men remember?
Edgetho, Beowulfs father.
What did Beowulf kill Grendels mom with?
A heavy sword, hammered by giants, strong and blessed with magic.
How long did Grenel keep coming back?
12 winters.
What did Grendel's mom do to Beowulf's helmet?
She bit holes in it.
What did Wiglaf do after the Dragon got killed that Beowulf wanted before his last breath?
To get him the treasure he wanted.
True or false:Beowulf died in Geatland?
True
How many years apart was the battle with Grendel's mom and the battle with the Dragon?
50 years.
What did Grendel do after Beowulf had torn his limbs?
Ran back to his lair to die.
What happened to the sword Beowulf used to kill Grendels mom?
It dissolved with her blood.
What did Beowulf give Wiglaf?
A golden necklace from around his throat, gold covered helmet, his rings, and his mail shirt.
True or false:Beowulf wanted to be in the tower after he had died for people to remember.
True