Who
What happens?
Facts
Miscellaneous
Why?
100

What is hung up in the rafters at the end of part 1?

Grendel's torn off arm

100
What does Beowulf do to Grendel's claws when he is attacked?
He bends them back until they break.
100
What is one trait of Beowulf?
Brave Courageous Determined Ambitious Boastful Strong other answers that apply to a hero in this epic poem
100
What is another name for a long narrative poem? A. a novel B. an epic poem C. both of the above
B. an epic poem
100

Why is the 'mail' covering of Beowulf's chest important?

It protects him from being injured.

200
What is the name of the monster who devours men in the mead hall Herot?
Grendel
200
Each time Grendel goes to Herot, what does he do?
He attacks, kills, and eats the men.
200
Before Beowulf arrives, how many years did Herot sit empty because of the attacks of Grendel?
12
200

What does Beowulf do as Grendel eats his first man?

He watches him for his skills and tactics 

200
Why does Beowulf go to Denmark?
to fight Grendel
300
Who is the hero who comes to Denmark to defeat the monster Grendel?
Beowulf
300
What happens when Grendel attacks Beowulf?
Grendel is defeated and later dies.
300

How many men does Beowulf take with him to Herot?

14

300
With what does Beowulf fight Grendel? A. a sword B. a dagger C. his bare hands
C. his bare hands
300

Why is Unferth a Brother-Killer?

He is still alive so he did not defend or avenge his brothers that died against grendel

400
Who is the King of the Danes?
Hrothgar
400

What type of contest does Beowulf get into with Breca?

Swimming

400

What is the charm that Grendel has on him?

No man-made weapons can harm him

400
How were these stories passed down through the ages?
Stories told or songs
400
Why do the soldiers leave Herot each night?
to avoid Grendel's attacks
500
Who kills the soldiers who sleep in the mead hall Herot?
Grendel
500

What is the name for an Old English Bard

Scop

500

What does Beowulf say Unferth is?

Drunk/Brother-killer

500
What do the men do in the 'mead hall' (Herot)?
They feast, drink and sleep.
500

Why might King Hrothgar not be pleased that Beowulf has come to Denmark?

It shows weaknesses from the king, so Beowulf made it seem like it would be an honor