what is the name of the monster that terrorizes the mead-hall?
Grendel
What is Grendel's home?
The marsh
What is the name of Beowulf's sword?
hrunting
What happens when Beowulf returns to the danes?
become a king
what is livid?
discolored for being bruised
When does Grendel attack Mead-hall?
Late at night
What is the thought Grendel has while battling Beowulf?
flee and run
what is the queen's name?
Welthow
What is the thing that disturbs the peace of Beowulf's kingdom?
the fire breathing dragon
who helps Beowulf defeat the dragon?
Wiglaf
What is Higlac to Beowulf?
Beowulf's uncle
what did Grendel do to the soldiers weapons?
cursed them
What did Beowulf do when the sword didn't work?
he throws away the sword
what is the way Beowulf declared he would kill the dragon?
with his barehands
What are the dog-like creatures that feed on flesh of the dead beast?
Jackels
what trophy does Beowulf bring back from his battle with Grendel?
Grendel's arm
What does Beowulf do to Grendel?
He rips Grendel's arm off
What is the reason why Grendel's mother fights Beowulf?
he kills her only son
What is Hoary?
gray with age
What is the weapon they used?
Javelin
What is the only thing that could destroy the mead-hall?
fire
what does Grendel do after having his arm ripped from his body?
goes back to the marsh to sit and die
What is the way Beowulf kills Grendel's mother?
Pierce her neck with the magic sword
How did Beowulf kill the dragon?
fatal blow to his stomach
How did Beowulf die?
mortal wound