An epic hero, characterized by his superhuman strength, noble birth, past military successes, and travels over vast distances to help those in need.
Who is Beowulf?
100
What weapons does Beowulf say he will use to defeat Grendel? Why does this turn out to be a good idea?
None. Grendel is impervious to mortal weapons because he has enchanted them.
100
The concept of fate and living your life valiantly so that you are rewarded in the afterlife.
What is "wyrd".
100
Name the literary device exemplified in the following quote:
"That shadow of death hunted in the darkness"
Bonus 100 points: What does this literary device refer to?
What is a kenning.
Bonus: Who is Grendel?
100
The only soldier to stay and help Beowulf fight the dragon?
Who is Wiglaf?
200
King of the Danes and builder of a great mead hall called Herot.
Who is Hrothgar?
200
Beowulf lost this type of contest to Brecca, which Unferth uses as material with which to taunt Beowulf.
What is a swimming race.
200
Mutual loyalty between a ruler and his people.
What is "comitatus"?
200
What type of poetic device is exemplified in the following quote:
"...Smoothly, swiftly, into place with a poet's..."
What is alliteration?
200
Where Beowulf declares all of his wealth, armor, and treasure will go after he dies.
To the Geats.
300
Driven out of his home by loud music and celebration.
Who is Grendel?
300
Beowulf did this to eventually defeat Grendel.
What is rip off Grendel's arm.
300
What opposing ideals do Grendel and Beowulf represent?
What are "good vs. evil"?
300
What type of poetic device is exemplified in the following quote:
"The land of the Brondings, where he ruled and was loved"
What is a caesura?
300
What plot device is utilized in the following quote:
"But fate, that night, intended/ Grendel to gnaw the broken bones/ Of his last human supper."
What is foreshadowing?
400
Killed his own brother and is accused of allowing Grendel to attack Herot because he is not doing anything to protect it.
Who is Unferth?
400
What reason does Beowulf give for not wanting a funeral if he should die fighting Grendel?
There will not be a body to bury.
400
What did Anglo-Saxon heroes, such as Beowulf, aspire to during their lifetimes? Hint: it will come primarily after they die.
What is "fame"?
400
What literary device is utilized in the following quote?
"He was spawned in that slime/ Conceived by a pair of those monsters born/ Of Cain..."
What is an allusion?
400
The name for an Anglo-Saxon poet
What is a scop?
500
The only two female characters mentioned in Beowulf. (Half points for one name)
Who are Grendel's mother and Welthow?
500
Why aren't the Danes worried that Herot will fall during the battle between Grendel and Beowulf?
Because Herot's fate is to burn down.
500
What quality best characterizes Unferth as he taunts Beowulf?
What is "jealousy"?
500
What plot device is utilized in the following quote:
"Grendel's one thought was to run/ From Beowulf, flee back to his marsh and hide there..."
What is 3rd person omniscient point of view.
500
The sword loaned to Beowulf by Unferth to defeat Grendel's mother.