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
What is another name for the Danes?
Scyldings
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
Who is the first character Beowulf has a conversation with in novel?
Sea Watchman / Coastguard
Who is Beowulf's father?
Ecgtheow
______________ 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
What is the name of the half-Dane leader that is killed in the Finnsburh episode?
Hnaef
Who is Hygelac's father?
Hrethel
What is the name of the Swedish leader that Eofor and Wulf killed at the Battle of Ravenswood?
Ongentheow
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