Characters
Who is the king that build Herot but is unable to stop Grendel's attacks?
Hrothgar
Beowulf chooses to fight Grendel without these.
Weapons
"The monster's thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws."
Simile
What is the name of the great hall that Grendel terrorizes?
Herot
Why does Grendel attack Herot Hall?
He doesn't like the sound of music/happiness and feels left out.
The monster that terrorizes Herot for 12 years.
Grendel
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?
Ripping off his arm
"So mankind's enemy continued his crimes, killing as often as he could..."
Kenning
What does Beowulf display as a trophy after killing Grendel?
His arm
Why does Grendel's mother attack Herot?
Revenge for her son being killed.
Who attacks Herot after Grendel?
Grendel's mother
Where does the battle with Grendel's mother take place?
At the bottom of the lake/her lair.
"He found them sprawled in sleep, suspecting nothing."
Alliteration
How many warriors does Beowulf select to join him on his quest to help the Danes?
14
What is significant about the soldier Grendel's mother kills before fleeing Herot Hall?
It is Hrothgar's closest friend and the man he loved most on all earth(just like Grendel was to her)
Who refuses to abandon Beowulf during his final battle?
Wiglaf
Magic giant sword hanging on the wall
"Sorrow heaped at his door by hell-forged hands."
Stock epithet
How many years does Beowulf reign as king?
50
Why doesn't Wiglaf distribute all the gold and treasure to the people?
Multiple Answers: Punishment for being cowards, fear or corruption/greed, to honor Beowulf, or possibly because he realizes the kingdom is doomed without a leader so it would be pointless to distribute the treasure.
Beowulf's final battle is against...
the dragon
Who helps Beowulf during his last battle?
Wiglaf
"Unknowing in their beds, and ran out with their bodies. The blood dropping behind him, back."
Alliteration
Why does the dragon begin terrorizing Beowulf's kingdom?
Someone stole a gold cup/goblet from the dragon's treasure
What is Beowulf's final request of Wiglaf?
Build him a lighthouse for sailors to see and remember Beowulf by.