Ch 4-5 Vocab
astute, or having sharp powers of judgement
shrewd
lacking good manners
uncouth
a loud continued noise or mixture of noises
hullabaloo
DAILY DOUBLE QUIZ QUESTION:
What is the name of the hero who slayed the dragon in tales told by Hrothgar's poets
Sigemund
Why did Hrothgar's hair turn from red to white?
He was worried about the acts of Grendel.
impossible to subdue or defeat
indomitable
food and drink as a source of strength
substenance
evil in nature, influence or effect
malignant
State of being exultant when cheering
exultation
What happened to Brecca?
He swam to an island in Sweden.
in a bold and shameless way
brazenly
embarrassment, unease or awkwardness
discomfiture
gloom, darkness, or fog
murk
with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval
askance
How did Beowulf defeat Grendel, and how was it different from what other warriors had tried?
Beowulf relied on his strength and not his steel. He wrestled him.
curious or inquiring
inquisitive
furiously angry
livid
wide and general destruction
havoc
notable, memorable, or heroic act
exploit
List three gifts Beowulf was given as a reward for slaying Grendel.
banner of gold
unbreakable helmet
a sharp sword
eight of Hrothgar's fastest horses
golden bridle
saddle encrusted with precious stones
gold ring
golden collar
suggest or hint in an unpleasant way
natural, easy to understand
simplicity
a wild uproar
pandemonium
inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous.
impish
What do you think Beowulf meant when he said "to Unferth, Grendel was beautiful"?
"was" implying he was dead and no longer beautiful
also, a reminder that Unferth idolized Grendel.