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Name one gift Beowulf gives to Hrothgar after the battle with Grendel's Mother
Sword Hilt or Grendel's Head
What year did the Anglo-Saxon period end?
1066
Beowulf takes place in modern day...
Scandanavia
This monster bewitched the swords to be useless against him
Grendel
What is a Whale-Road?
Ocean/Sea
What does Beowulf hang up in the Mead Hall?
Old English is considered to belong to what lingual group?
Germanic
The Geats represent modern day
Sweden
This Dane started as a challenger to Beowulf, but eventually gave him a sword
Unferth
What is Battle-Sweat?
Blood
What does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel's Mother (be specific!)
Giant's Sword
Name a Germanic tribe that invaded England
Jutes, Angles, Saxons
What century does Beowulf take place in?
6th Century
This wise king warned Beowulf of the dangers of pride
Hrothgar
Who/what is a Cave-Guard?
Dragon
What does the dragon attack the Geats
Someone (a slave) stole a cup
What event led to the end of the Anglo-Saxon era?
Normal Conquest/Battle of Hastings
What genre of literature if Beowulf?
Epic Poem
This guy beat Beowulf to the finish line in a swimming race
Brecca
Who/what is the Shadow-Stalker?
Grendel
What is the name of the mead-hall where Beowulf battles Grendel?
Herot
What is the name of a person in Anglo-Saxon England who told stories?
Scop
Who is most likely the author of Beowulf?
A Christian monk
This soldier was the only one to stay with Beowulf in the fight against the dragon
Wiglaf
What is a Ring-Giver?
King