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What is the name of the monster who devours men in the mead hall Herot?
Grendel
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Each time Grendel goes to Herot, what does he do?
He attacks, kills, and eats the men.
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Before Beowulf arrives, how many years did Herot sit empty because of the attacks of Grendel?
12
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What does Grendel do each time he enters Herot?
He kills the men and eats them.
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Why does Beowulf go to Denmark?
to fight Grendel
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Who is the hero who comes to Denmark to defeat the monster Grendel?
Beowulf
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What happens when Grendel attacks Beowulf?
Grendel is defeated and later dies.
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How many men does Beowulf take with him to Herot?
14
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With what does Beowulf fight Grendel? A. a sword B. a dagger C. his bare hands
C. his bare hands
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Why is Grendel's mother angry with Beowulf?
Beowulf killed her son.
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Who is the King of the Danes?
Hrothgar
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What does Beowul do with the arm he tears from Grendel?
He places it in the rafters. OR He hangs it on the wall in Herot.
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Who is the "She Monster?"
Grendels mother.
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How were these stories passed down through the ages?
Stories told or songs
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Why do the soldiers leave Herot each night?
to avoid Grendel's attacks
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Who kills the soldiers who sleep in the mead hall Herot?
Grendel
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What does Beowulf do after he injures Grendel, and Grendel leaves Herot?
Beowulf goes to Grendel's dwelling place.
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Where does Grendel live? Grendel lives
in the marshes. OR in Hell on earth
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What do the men do in the 'mead hall' (Herot)?
They feast, drink and sleep.
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Why is King Hrothgar pleased that Beowulf has come to Denmark?
Beowulf tells him he will kill Grendel.
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Who is angry with Beowulf for his killing?
Grendel's mother - the she wolf
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What does Beowulf do to Grendel's claws when he is attacked?
He bends them back until they break.
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What is one trait of Beowulf?
Brave Courageous Determined Ambitious Boastful Strong other answers that apply to a hero in this epic poem
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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
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Why is the 'mail' covering of Beowulf's chest important?
It protects him from being injured.