Beowulf 1
What happens to the Geat warriors who ran into the woods when the dragon attacked?
They were dishonored and marked as cowards
How does the dragon wound Beowulf?
grabs him by the throat
Why does Unferth question Beowulf’s ability?
he is "sick with envy"
What does Beowulf plan to use to take down the first monster?
bare hands
Mead is a/an______________________________.
alcoholic beverage
The bands of 12 warriors, on horse back in a straight line, rode round and round the
funeral barrow
What warrior fights by Beowulf's side to defeat the dragon?
Wiglaf
What gift does Wealhtheow give Beowulf for defeating Grendel (with a promise to pay more if he helps her sons in a day of need)?
a collar of gold (that can be traced through many generations)
Where does Beowulf find the dead body of Grendel?
In the she monster's lair
How many years does the monster attack Heorot?
12 years
What does Beowulf ask them to build as a memorial to him?
a barrow on the headland by the sea for sailors to see
______________ is the warrior and ruler that goes to protect the kingdom against the dragon's wrath.
Beowulf
What happens to the blade of the giant's sword?
Poison in Grendel's body melts the blade
A two word metaphor used by a scop to add new words to his word hoard is a ________________
kenning
What does Beowulf find to use against the she monster or Sea Hag?
Sees a weapon made by giants and uses this weapon.
Who wrote Beowulf?
anonymous
What causes the dragon to begin raiding the villages?
a slave had stolen a beaker (cup) from his hoard within his cave
What does Beowulf do with Grendel's body?
Cuts off the head as a trophy
Who offers Beowulf a weapon to use against the she monster?
Unferth
Who is Hrothgar's lovely wife who serves the mead?
Wealhtheow
To whom does Beowulf leave all his personal wealth (shields, helmet) and the rule of his kingdom?
Wiglaf
How long does Beowulf rule the Geats?
50 years
What warrior taunts Beowulf's ability to battle the monster?
Unferth
Beowulf is taunted concerning a swimming match with what hearth companion?
Breca
Beowulf is a three part _____ on warfare and heroes in Sweden and Denmark.
epic poem