A Danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf, _____ is unable or unwilling to fight Grendel, thus proving himself inferior to Beowulf.
Unferth
100
What is the term used to predict or hint at what's to come in the future?
Foreshadowing
100
Beowulf must defend his people against a fire-breathing dragon.
Climax
100
The king of the Danes.
Who is Hrothgar
200
What sword/armor did Beowulf use to defeat Grendel in their first encounter in the meade-hall?
Beowulf fought Grendel hand-to-hand in their first encounter.
200
Hrothgar’s trusted adviser who's head is found near the entrance of Grendel's lair.
Aeschere?
200
While true in this instance, a pool that is so deep it goes "straight to hell" would be an example of this type of exaggeration?
Hyperbole
200
The Geats give Beowulf a splendid funeral and prepare to be attacked by their neighbors.
Resolution
200
The handle of a sword is also called this
Hilt
300
Who does Beowulf encounter after defeating Her?
The dead/undead Grendal
300
Who tries to warn Beowulf and his men to go back while they can?
The coastguard
300
When She is described as "black as jet", this figurative language tool is used
Simile
300
Beowulf throws his armor and weapons aside and fights the demon Grendel in a wrestling match to the death.
Rising Action/Conflict
300
"The foremost of halls under heaven."
What is Heorot
400
How long did Beowulf command his men wait for him outside the blood pond?
Two days and two nights
400
Greatest King of the Danes and Son of Odin, he arrived as a child in a ship without sails
Scyld Scefing
400
"Black bats" and "Fierce foe" are examples of this figurative language device that utilizes the same sound at the beginning of sequential words
Alliteration
400
Beowulf is mortally wounded, but manages to kill the dragon and win its hoard of treasure.
Falling action
400
Complete this quote: "Light ________ you, Grendal."
Holds
500
What was the name of the young slave who helped Beowulf defeat the Firedrake?
Wiglaf
500
A famous duo from Norse mythology, famous for slaying a dragon. This story is told in praise of Beowulf and foreshadows Beowulf’s encounter with the dragon.
Who is Sigemund & Fitela
500
Referring to Grendel as a beast so awful that "not even the moon would look at it", gives the moon human-like characteristics. This is a form of what figurative language tool?
Personification
500
King Hrothgar and the Danes are at the mercy of the marauding demon Grendel, who keeps attacking Heorot Hall.