What types of weapons will Beowulf use to fight Grendel?
None! He will only use his hands.
200
What does "dwelling" mean?
a place where you live
200
What does "gleaming" mean?
to be shiny
200
The monster that lived in the darkness near Heorot is named _________________________________.
Grendel
200
What does "good intentions" mean?
with a good purpose
200
Where did Beowulf and his men sleep?
In Heorot's mead-hall.
300
What is another word for "deed?"
job
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What does "boldly" mean?
brave
300
How many years did Grendel slaughter warriors? __________________
12
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Beowulf & his men are allowed to bring their weapons when they meet Hrothgar. TRUE FALSE
FALSE
300
Explain what Unferth said to Beowulf.
Unferth told Beowulf that he can't help fight Grendel since he can't even win a swim race.
400
What is another word for "devouring?"
to eat
400
What does "wits" mean?
the power to understand quickly
400
Beowulf chose 14 of the bravest _______________________ to go with him.
warriors
400
Hrothgar said "I have heard that Beowulf has the strength of 30 in the grip of his hand." Explain what this means.
Beowulf is as strong as 30 men in just one of his hands.
400
Explain what Beowulf said to Unferth
Beowulf said that he is a better man than Unferth because he helped Breca during the swim race. He also said that Unferth will go to hell for killing his brothers.
500
Define "descendants"
a person born from a certain group
500
What does "sacrifice" mean?
offerings to God
500
Grendel could not touch Hrothgar’s __________________________ because it was protected by _______________.
throne
God
500
Beowulf says, "we come with only good intentions." Explain what this means.
Beowulf only came to help the Danes; he doesn't want to cause any trouble.
500
Predict what will happen during Beowulf's first night at Heorot.