Beowulf
King Hrothgar
Battle with Grendel and Grendel`s Mother
The Final Battle
True or False
100
How many men did Beowulf recruit to accompany him on his request?
Fourteen
100

What is King Hrothgar`s hall named?

Herot

100
Why does Hrothgar ask Beowulf to battle Grendel`s mother
Because he is the only one that is brave enough and strong enough to battle Grendel`s mother.
100
How old is Beowulf when he fights the dragon?
70 + years
100
Beowulf is an epic hero.
True
200

What does Unferth believe will happen to Beowulf and his people?

Unferth believes that all of Beowulf's men, except one, will die. That one man will go back to the king and sing their praises.

200
Why is Grendel unable to attack King Hrothgar?
Because Hrothgar is protected by God.
200
What was the outcome of Beowulf`s battle with Grendel?
Beowulf attacks Grendel, rips his arm off hangs it on the raftors and Grendel walks off only to die. Later Beowulf cuts his head off.
200
What is the reaction of Beowulf`s men when Beowulf is wounded?
His warriors run away in fear.
200
Beowulf`s arrival in Denmark goes unquestioned by the Danes
False, they doubted him.
300

Why does Beowulf offer to help Hrothgar?

He wants the fame and glory a hero is supposed to get

300
Why is Hrothgar's hall been deserted for twelve years?
Grendel's vicious attacks that occured every night.
300
How does Beowulf prepare for the battle with Grendel?
He pretends to sleep in herot hall with a few weapons.
300
What does Beowulf say to Wiglaf while he`s about to die?
Wiglaf was the last true warrior.
300
Grendel kills several of Beowulf`s men before Beowulf finally kills Grendel.
False, Grendel only kills one of Beowulf`s men.
400

How does Beowulf die?

Mortal wounds made to him while battling the dragon

400

What comes to avenge Grendel after he is attacked by Beowulf? 

Grendel's mother comes to avenge her son.

400
What was the battle between Grendel and Beowulf about?
It was about grendel terrorizing and killing everyone. Beowulf was a geat that was helping them.
400
Who decided to help Beowulf when he fights the dragon?
Wiglaf
400
True or False, Beowulf is only King for one year?
False, he rules for fifty years.
500

What was Beowulf like in the beginning of the story vs. the end of the story?

Beginning: He was haughty and full of himself. He thought he was the greatest hero and could defeat anything.

After: Though still selfish, he no longer believed himself and he had no hope

500
What does Hrothgar do when he believes Beowulf died while fighting the mother?

He returns home to Herot to drink and reminisce about Beowulf and all that he had done for everyone.

500

What did Beowulf use to battle Grendel`s mother?

 an ancient sword called Hrunting to battle Grendel's mother, and a sword made from Giants that possessed magical abilities. 

500
Where was Beowulf buried?
Beowulf was cremated and his ashes were built into the walls of the tower that was his last request when he died. He wanted the tower to be built so men would know who he was.
500

12 men rode around the tower singing praises of Beowulf and all he had done for the world.

True

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