Matching
Vocabulary
True or False
Multiple Choice
Short Answer
100
What is the name of Beowulf's people
who are the Geats
100
making a twisting or turning motions
What is writhing
100
The Geats built Herto
False
100
"The monster's thoughts were as quick as his greed" refers to the fact that:
a.Grendel cannot be trusted b. The monster is hungry c. Grendel has sharp, dangerous claws
100
Grendel battle monsters shows a sign of
a. courage b. fame c. bragging rights
200
What is the name of the mead-hall
What is Herot Hall
200
Comfort ; relief
What is solace
200
The author of Beowulf is anonymous
True
200
Following his death Beowulf is?
a. Cremated by funeral pyre b. The people have a party c. The fall on the floor and cry and scream
200
Who stands by Beowulf's side in the time of need?
Wiglaf
300
What lives in a lake of fire
Who is Grendel's mother
300
disgusting
What is loathsome
300
Boasting was considered rude and was not tolerated back then
False
300
What does Grendel resent about Hrothgar and his men?
a. They want his gold b. They try to kill him c. The ease and pleasure with which they live.
300
Who is King Hrothgar protected by
God
400
Who takes over after Beowulf dies...who is his successor
Who is Wiglaf
400
something making up for a wrong
What is reparation
400
Physical strength, bravery, and compassion for others was valued by the Anglo-Saxons
True
400
What does Beowulf bring King Hrothgar from the monster's lair?
a. Gold b. A sword c. Grendel's mother's tail d. Grendel's head
400
Who chooses not to use any weapons or shields when fighting Grendel
Beowulf
500
Who mortally wounds Beowulf
Who is the Dragon
500
purify; cleanse
What is purge
500
What means to go on a journey
What is Quest
500
Why does Beowulf sail to Hrothgar's Kingdom?
a. To take over the throne b. To get the gold c. To help King Hrothgar destroy the monster. d. To win the fight
500
Name 3 characteristics of an Epic Hero
Goes on a quest, is athletic, strong, adventurous, believes in fair play
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