Plot
The number of years Grendel terrorized Herot.
12 years
Beowulf is the leader of these people.
Geats
A long dangerous journey.
Quest
The hall where the warriors eat, drink, and sleep.
Mead Hall
Actions that demonstrate the epic hero's courage.
Valorous deeds
Why does Grendel attack?
Music, noise in the Mead Hall.
Hrothgar is king of these people.
The Danes
Who is the author of Beowulf?
a. William Shakespeare b. Plato c. Elie Wiesel d. anonymous
In the movie, who is Grendel's father?
Hrothgar
A demon or evil spirit.
Fiend
How does Beowulf awaken the dragon?
A loud battle cry.
This warrior that stayed behind to helped Beowulf fight the dragon.
Wiglaf
The type of epic that is passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.
Folk epic
The name of Beowulf's sword.
Hrunting
To love or enjoy something.
Relish
What did Beowulf do with Grendel's arm?
Hung it high on the rafters.
The name of Hrothgar's kingdom.
Herot
When the epic hero receives help from God.
Divine Intervention.
she-wolf, generous prince, giver of rings are examples of _______?
Kennings
The cover for a sword.
Scabbard
Where do they build Beowulf's tower?
a. in the walls of the tower b. in Grendel's lair c. in the temple d. on a cliff overlooking the sea
Grendel is a descendent of this biblical character.
Cain.
Name the 3 Germanic tribes that formed the Anglo-Saxons.
Angles, Jutes, Saxons
In the movie, Grendel's mother promised Beowulf would be king as long as she had this in her possession.
Golden horn
"Perhaps Hrothgar can hunt here in my heart..."
What literary term is used in this quotation?
Alliteration