Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
The Battle of Beowulf and Grendel
Grendel's Mother
The Dragon
100

Believing that you can do a very good job.

Confident

100

A very strong feeling of dislike.

Hated

100

What did Grendel not like about Hrothgar's Hall?

The loud noise.

100

How did the book compare Grendel's mother to Grendel?

She was angrier and more evil.

100

Where did the dragon live?

High up in the mountains above King Beowulf's Hall.

200
Being affected by something bad or evil.

Cursed

200

Being very good, honest, and respected.

Honorable

200

What did Beowulf say to himself as he prepared to battle Grendel?

"I will beat him without armor or sword."

200

Describe where Grendel's mother lived.

She lived in the swamp's cold and foul smelling waters.  The lake was black and it had sea snakes in it.  She lived at the very bottom.

200

How long had the dragon been protecting his treasure?

300 years.

300

Having the quality that pushes a person to keep trying to do something even though it is difficult.

Determined

300

Quiet and calm.

Peaceful

300

What happened in King Hrothgar's Hall when night fell?

Everyone left Beowulf alone in the hall.
300

What did Grendel's mother do to Aeschere in Hrothgar's Hall?

She snatched him up and killed him while everyone slept.

300

What did the dragon do when he couldn't find the man who stole his treasure?

Spit flames.

400

Extremely bad or hurtful.

Evil
400

The feeling of being very afraid.

Terror

400

Name 2 things Beowulf received after defeating Grendel.

Celebration, a large golden hawk, beautiful silk cloth, a golden helmet, a great sword, fine jewelry, 8 strong horses, private tent.

400

What did Beowulf use to kill Grendel's mother.  What happened to her afterwards?

He used a magical sword.  Her skin melted like ice.

400

What did the dragon do when he heard Beowulf coming to his cave?

Flew out of the cave spitting fire at the cave.

500

Public compliments and fame.

Glory

500

Feeling like you won or succeeded.

Triumphant

500

How often did Grendel go to Hrothgar's Hall and attack people?

Every night for 12 years.

500

Where did Beowulf go after he defeated Grendel's mother?

He went back to his homeland.

500

What did the man steal from the dragon?

A golden cup covered in jewels.