Characters
This character becomes King of the Geats, and he rules over Geatland for 50 years.
Beowulf
What emotion does Grendel feel when he is held in Beowulf's grip?
Fear
What is the name of Beowulf's sword?
Hrunting
Approximately how long has Beowulf reigned as king before he takes on the dragon?
50 years
How does Wiglaf respond to the warriors who abandoned Beowulf?
He denounces them/speaks out against them
"A good leader is brave and fearless" is an example of a _____________ from Beowulf.
This character is the King of the Danes.
Hrothgar
What is the name of the mead hall in which this battle takes place?
Herot
What weapon does Grendel's mother use to try to kill Beowulf?
A dagger
When Beowulf's warriors see that he is losing against the dragon, what do they do?
Flee/run away/abandon him
What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to bring him before Beowulf dies?
The dragon's gold
Name TWO things valued by Anglo-Saxon culture (from your notes)
Who is Grendel a descendant of, according to the epic poem?
Cain
What fatal wound does Beowulf inflict upon Grendel?
What fatal wound does Beowulf inflict upon Grendel's mother?
What is Beowulf's flaw?
His greed for fame.
This is a long poem that tells a story about a legendary hero.
An epic poem.
This character kills Hrothgar's best friend as revenge for the murder of her son.
Grendel's mother.
What does Grendel want to do when he is held tight in Beowulf's grip
Run away/flee to his lair
Why is the sword hanging in the underwater battle hall effective against Grendel's mother?
It was forged by giants/blessed by giants' magic
What does the dragon hoard, and what does this symbolize?
You need BOTH responses to get credit for this answer!
Gold + greed
Beowulf requests that something be built in his honor. What is that?
A tower/Beowulf's tower
We know that Beowulf is a(n) ___________ ______________ because he is larger than life and is remembered in tales from long ago.
Epic hero
This character aids Beowulf in his hour of need and represents the importance of kinship.
Wiglaf
Why are Beowulf's warriors unable to help him fight Grendel?
Their swords are useless/have been bewitched
Why is Beowulf victorious against Grendel's mother? Who/what is on his side?
God/God's judgment.
Why does Wiglaf say that the warriors should help Beowulf fight the dragon?
What is the significance of Beowulf giving Wiglaf his gold necklace, helmet, and rings?
He is naming Wiglaf the next king of Geatland.
Because of the Christian elements included within the poem, it is theorized that Beowulf was first written down by a(n) _____________.
monk