Heorot & The Monster Grendel
What is the name of the big celebration hall built by King Hrothgar?
Heorot
From what land does Beowulf travel by boat to help the King?
Geatland (Sweden).
For how many years does Beowulf rule his people as King?
50 years.
Why does Grendel’s Mother attack Heorot the next night?
To seek revenge for her son (and steal his arm back).
For how many years does Grendel attack the celebration hall?
12 years.
How many soldiers travel with Beowulf to Denmark?
14 soldiers
What object does a slave steal from the sleeping Dragon to buy his freedom?
A gold cup
What is the name of the special sword that fails and cannot hurt Grendel's mother?
Hrunting
Why can't regular swords and weapons hurt Grendel?
Because Grendel has magic protection.
Why does Beowulf remove his armor and decide not to use weapons against Grendel?
To make it a fair fight.
When the dragon attacks, 10 soldiers run away. Who is the only loyal warrior who stays to help Beowulf?
Wiglaf.
Who made the big, old magic sword hanging on the wall that Beowulf uses to kill her?
Giants.
Where does Grendel live near the celebration hall?
In a dark swamp.
What body part does Beowulf tear off from Grendel and hang in Heorot?
Grendel's right arm
What is the name of the big monument built by the sea for Beowulf?
Beowulf’s Barrow
Apart from Grendel's mother, whose head does Beowulf cut off inside the cave?
Grendel's head (from his dead body)