Vocabulary
We drink from this.
Cup
The name of Geatland's king was .......
Hygelac.
The name of our protagonist (hero)
Beowulf
What is the name of the story/ poem?
Beowulf
Why is Grendel so evil?
His mother was a monster and his father was the first murderer.
The opposite of dead.
Alive
How did people decide who was king?
They chosen the strongest man (or the best fighter).
Denmark's king.
Hrothgar
In which two countries does the story take place?
Geatland and Denmark
Why does the Danish singer come to Geatland?
To ask for help for the Geats.
We hold this in our hand to protect us during war.
Shield.
People believed the monster's father was.......
Cain
Beowulf is __________'s nephew.
Hygelac
In what language was the original poem written?
Old English
Why did the Cain kill his brother?
He was jealous because his father (Adam) preferred his brother so he killed him.
A positive thought about the future.
Hope
What is Mead?
An alcoholic drink made from honey.
What was the name of Beowulf's father?
Ecgtheow
Who is the author (writer) of the story/poem?
Anonymous (unknown)
Why do people keep dying at Heorot?
Because Grendel returns every night and kills more men.
Special soldiers who protect a building or person.
Guards
This building was the main social point for people.
(2 word answer)
Mead Hall
When Beowulf arrives in Denmark, he speaks to a guard. What is the guard's name?
WULFGAR
How old is the story?
1500 years.
Why does Beowulf want to help the king of Denmark.
Beowulf's father and the king of Denmark were close friends.