Characters
The protagonist of the epic who rules as King of The Geats for 50 years.
Who is Beowulf?
The mead hall where Grendel attacks the Danes.
What is Herot?
Grendel's Mothers' Motive
The character trait of Beowulf's followers (the Greats) during the battle with the dragon.
What is cowardly?
Beowulf is a type of...
What is an epic poem?
King of The Danes
Who is Hrothgar?
The amount of years the Danes had to abandon Herot to avoid Grendel's wrath.
What is 12 years?
The character trait of Beowulf's followers (the Greats) during the battle with Grendel's mother.
What is loyalty?
The event that wakes the dragon
What is a robber stealing gold from his lair?
True or False: "Beowulf" is the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature.
An evil monster, said to be descended of Cain, who has a hatred for human-kind and attacks at night.
Who is Grendel?
the reason for Grendel's attacks
What is his hatred for human-kind?
The irony in Beowulf's defeat of Grendel's Mother
What is killing her with her own sword?
Beowulf's legacy
What is a great warrior and King?
The author of Beowulf
Who is Anonymous?
Avenges the death of her son by killing one of Hrothgar's closest friends.
Who is Grendel's Mother?
Beowulf's one request from King Hrothgar to battle Grendel
What is fighting alone with his men?
Beowulf's followers went from _______ to _______?
What is loyal to cowardly?
Beowulf's final wish to be remembered by his people.
What is the Geats build a tower overlooking the sea and to be called "Beowulf's Tower"?
The country in which the story of Beowulf takes place (known today as Denmark and Sweden)
What is Scandinavia?
Beowulf's predecessor as King of The Geats.
Who is Wiglaf?
Proof of Beowulf's successful battle with Grendel.
What is Grendel's arm hanging from the rafters of Herot?
Beowulf's strong desire
What is Fame?
The burning of Beowulf's body among the Geats.
What is a Funeral Fire?
The time Beowulf was written
What is (about) 700 A.D.