Anglo-Saxons
Beowulf is an epic....what is an epic?
A long poem telling of heroic deeds
How long does Grendel terrorize Herot?
12 years (12 winters)
What does Beowulf refuse to use in his fight against Grendel?
Sword and armor/shield
Who is King of the Danes?
Hrothgar
What is Mrs. Sasala's favorite color?
Pink
Who controlled the British provinces for 400 years before the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons? (And their departure left the provinces defenseless)
The Romans
How does Grendel die?
His arm is ripped off and he bleeds out
How does Beowulf prove he is worthy enough to fight Grendel to King Hrothgar?
He gives his resume (lists the monsters he has killed and the people who have said he would be the one to do it)
Who is Beowulf's jealous nemesis?
Unferth
What color are Mrs. Sasala's eyes?
Green/Hazel
What years was Beowulf likely first written down?
700-800 A.D.
Where does Grendel retreat to die?
His swamp/marsh
What reason does Beowulf give for why he lost the swimming match?
He chose to swim by Brecca's side and then was busy killing nine sea monsters when they were separated
Who is captured by Grendel's mother in retaliation for her son's death?
Hrothgar's dearest friend (Aeschere)
How many siblings does Mrs. Sasala have?
3
What year is the oldest surviving copy of Beowulf from?
1000 A.D.
How does Grendel's mother die?
Her head is cut off
What monument is built in Beowulf's memory?
Stone tower
Who does Beowulf lose a swimming match against?
Brecca
What year was Mrs. Sasala born?
1992
The Anglo-Saxons invaded the British provinces around this date......
449 A.D.
How does the fire dragon kill Beowulf?
He is bitten in the neck
What happens to Beowulf immediately after he defeats Grendel's mother?
He returns home and is made King of the Geats
Who is the only person to stay and help Beowulf defeat the fire dragon?
Wiglaf
What was Mrs. Sasala's college GPA?
4.0