Background Information
Grendel
Beowulf
The Battles
Beowulf Vocabulary
100
Many scholars believe that Beowulf was written by this type of man.
What is a Monk
100
This theme is represented through Grendel.
What is Evil
100
Beowulf represents this idea or theme.
What is good, protagonist
100
Grendel snatched up a sleeping Geat, killed him and then grabbed this wakeful sleeper.
What is Beowulf.
100
This is a literary term meaning creating pictures in a reader's mind.
What is Imagery
200
Beowulf is believed to be written in this century.
What is the 11th
200
This is Grendel's home.
What is a lair, moor
200
Beowulf has this one request for Hrothgar.
What is to fight Grendel.
200
Beowulf hung from this from the rafters as a trophy for slaying Grendel.
What is his arm, shoulder, claw and all.
200
This is a literary term meaning a reference to something historical or biblical.
What is an allusion.
300
The setting for most of the action in Beowulf.
What is Denmark
300
Grendel terrorizes the Danes for this many winters.
What is 12 year or 12 winters
300
Beowulf says he will fight Grendel in this way.
What is with his bare hands.
300
Beowulf fought the mother of Grendel in this place.
What is a lake.
300
Examples are she-wolf and ring-giver.
What are Kennings
400
This is Hrothgar's wife.
What is Welthow.
400
Grendel has the mark of this murderer.
What is Cain.
400
Beowulf claims to have driven this into chains.
What is 5 great giants.
400
Beowulf fought the dragon because of this.
What is fame and treasure.
400
Twisting or turning usually in pain.
What is Writhing
500
This is the reason that Beowulf went to help the Danes.
What is out of a sense of duty
500
This is where Grendel finally died.
What is the lake, his lair
500
Beowulf claims that if Grendel wins there won't be this to mourn over.
What is a corpse.
500
This is the result of the fight with the dragon.
What is Beowulf dies.
500
Comfort and relief
What is Solace
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