What happened first?
Battle With Grendel or Grendel's Mother?
Grendel
Why does Hrothgar ask Beowulf to battle Grendel`s mother
Because he is the only one that is brave enough and strong enough to battle Grendel`s mother. (She killed and kidnapped his best friend)
Beowulf is an epic hero.
True
Who meets Beowulf when he arrives on Hrothgar's island?
The lieutenant or watchman or guard
Who is Beowulf?
Beowulf is the Hero and the main character.
Beowulf defeats the dragon or Beowulf dies?
Beowulf defeats the dragon
What was the outcome of Beowulf`s battle with Grendel?
Beowulf attacks Grendel, rips his arm off hangs and hangs it up as a trophy
Grendel kills several of Beowulf`s men before Beowulf finally kills Grendel.
False, Grendel only kills one of Beowulf`s men.
Why can Grendel not touch Hrothgar's Throne?
It is protected by God
Who is Grendel?
Grendel is the first monster Beowulf faces.
Beowulf warriors run away or Beowulf gets the treasure from the dragon?
Beowulf Warriors run away.
Who has come to avenge Grendel's death?
Grendel's mother
Beowulf is only King for one year before the dragon begins to terrorize Geatland.
False, he rules for fifty years.
What is the name of King Hrothgar's mead hall?
Herot
Who is Hrothgar?
Hrothgar is the King of the Danes
Beowulf is king or Beowulf defeats the dragon?
Beowulf became the king before he defeats the dragon.
What does King Hrothgar promise Beowulf IF he can defeat Grendel?
Anything his heart desires and gold
Beowulf`s arrival in Denmark goes unquestioned by the Danes
False, they doubted him.
What does Beowulf bring to Hrothgar after his fight with Grendel's mom?
Grendel's head
Who is Wiglaf?
Wiglaf is Beowulf's lone warrior who stays by his side no matter what.
Beowulf kills Grendel or Grendel's mother?
Beowulf kills Grendel
How does the film Beowulf differ from the text when it comes to Grendel's Mother?
12 men rode around the tower singing praises of Beowulf and all he had done for the world.
True
Who wrote the poem "Beowulf"?
Anonymous (Anglo-Saxon's are credited)
Who is the second monster that Beowulf faces?
Grendel's Mother is the second monster Beowulf Faces.