Beowulf
What is King Hrothgar`s hall named?
Herot
Where does Beowulf have to go to find Grendel's mother?
Who is Hrothgar's wife?
Wealtheow
Beowulf comes from Geatland
True
Why is Unferth so hostile to Beowulf (2 reasons)?
Unferth is bitter and jealous of the attention that Beowulf receives, especially since Unferth heard Beowulf let his friend Brecca drown.
Why is Grendel unable to attack King Hrothgar?
Grendel thinks King Hrothgar is protected by God.
What was the outcome of Beowulf's battle with Grendel?
Beowulf attacks Grendel, rips his arm off hangs it on the raftors and Grendel walks off only to die. Later Beowulf cuts his head off.
Who is Hrothgar's wisest advisor? Grendel's mother kills this Dane.
Aeshere
Beowulf fights Grendel's mother without weapons
False
Why does Beowulf offer to help Hrothgar (2 reasons)?
Hrothgar once helped Beowulf's father and to reopen Herot so the Danes can gather again.
Why is Hrothgar's hall been deserted for twelve years?
Grendel's vicious attacks that occurred every night kept everyone away, plus Hrothgar closed it for his people's safety .
Why does Beowulf fight Grendel without weapons?
So it's a fair fight, and weapons won't hurt him.
Who is Beowulf's right hand man?
Wiglaf
Beowulf kills Grendel's mother with a sword of wizards.
False
What does Unferth mock Beowulf about?
Losing a swimming race to Brecca.
What comes to avenge Grendel after he is attacked by Beowulf?
Grendel's mother comes to avenge her son.
Who fights Grendel with Beowulf? The Danes or the Geats?
Geats
Who was a descendent of Cain and Abel?
Grendel
Beowulf returns home to Geatland after he defeats Grendel's mother.
True - in the Epic poem but in the film he stays in Denmark.
Geatland
How is Hrothgar different in the movie than the text/ graphic novel?
He is not as honorable in the film- he acts drunk, silly, and is an adulterer.
What did Beowulf use to battle Grendel's mother?
an ancient, extremely heavy sword forged by giants
Who is the son of Ecgethow?
Beowulf
Beowulf marries after the fight with Grendel's mother.
Movie- true
Text- False
In the film he marries Wealtheow, but not in the Epic Poem.