Grendel was an ugly beast, describe what he looked like
What is large, and monster like
100
"Take delight in this torque, dear Beowulf, wear it for luck and wear also this mail from our people's armory: may you prosper in them!" (l. 1216-1218)
Who is Wealtheow speaking during the feast at Heorot
200
This causes him to always break weapons
What is his super strength
200
The court jester
Who is Unferth
200
Beowulf traveled to Denmark for this reason
What is to repay his father's debt
200
Grendel attacked mostly when what happened
What is when the soldiers fell asleep
200
"At seven, I was fostered out by my father, left in the charge of my people's lord" (l. 2428-2429)
Who is Beowulf
300
This character loaned Beowulf a sword to fight Grendel's mother
Who is Unferth
300
Queen of the Danes
Who is Wealtheow
300
A man ransome
What is a Wergild
300
Grendel is a descendent of this man
What is Cain
300
It is always better to avenge dear ones than to indulge in mourning (lines 1384-85)
What is Beowulf speaking, after Grendel's mother has killed Aeschere.
400
Explain how Beowulf kills Grendel
He pulls off his arm at the shoulder with his bare hands
400
Hrothgar's father
Who is Halfdane
400
The purpose of the Heorot hall is
What is a partying building built by the king for his soldiers
400
Seeing these kind of soldiers made him want to attack
What is happy and partying soldiers because he would never have this
400
"Outsiders from across the water, I say it again: the sooner you tell where you come from and why, the better" (l.255-257)
Who the watchman
500
Name 2 out of 4 qualities that represent a great hero
What is gracious, fair minded, kind to people, and keen to win admiration (line 3180)
500
Beowulf's father
Who is Ectheow
500
These 3 groups/tribes make up British culture
Celts, Romans, Angles/Saxons/Jutes
500
Not a human or an animal. Considered nonmaterial or fluid
What is a shape-shifter
500
Your deeds are famous,so stay resolute, my lord, defend your life now with the whole of your strength. I shall stand by you.(lines 2666-68)
What isWiglaf speaking to Beowulf before joining him in the fight against the dragon.