Beowulf
What is Heorot?
The great hall that Hrothgar builds
Who is Beow?
Hrothgar’s grandfather
How long does Grendel menace Hrothgar’s kingdom?
Twelve years
What happens to Grendel after the battle?
He returns to his swamp home to die.
Who stops Beowulf when he first arrives?
A lookout who guards the sea-cliffs
Where does Beowulf sail from to help the Danes?
Geatland
What boast or promise does Beowulf make to Wealhtheow, the Queen?
He’ll slay Grendel or die trying.
Why does Unferth disparage Beowulf’s reputation with a story about a battle at sea?
Unferth is jealous of Beowulf.
What does Beowulf say when he is thanked for his heroic deed?
He expresses regret that he mortally wounded Grendel but did not kill him.
How many people are in our class?
ten
What does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar?
Permission to fight Grendel
Who is Sigemund, whom the Danish bard sings about to celebrate Beowulf’s victory?
A great hero who slew a dragon
What do Beowulf and Breca swim out to sea to fight?
Sea monsters
What gifts are Beowulf given at the victory feast?
Fine Horses, treasure, armour, and a resplendent torque
What is the capital of Minnesota?
Minneapolis
Why does Beowulf plan to fight without a sword or shield?
Because Grendel never fights with a sword or shield
What does Beowulf bring back to Hrothgar as a prize?
What does Beowulf hold up as proof of his victory over Grendel?
Grendel’s arm
How does Hrothgar make Beowulf part of his family?
He adopts him as a son in a grand gesture of thanks.
Finish the sentence.... "Red Robin"
"Yum"
What happens when Grendel's mother comes to Heorot seeking revenge?
She kills Hrothgar's advisor and steals Grendel's arm.
Who is Beowulf's Father?
Ecgtheow
What does Grendel's Mother do as soon as she sees Beowulf in the water?
She snatches him and drags him down to the depths.
From whom is Grendel descended?
Cain
First 8 digits of pi?
3.1415926