Beowulf 1
What happens to the Geat warriors who ran into the woods when the dragon attacked?
They were dishonored and marked as cowards
How does the dragon wound Beowulf?
grabs him by the throat
What language was Beowulf originally written in?
Old English
What does Beowulf plan to use to take down the first monster?
bare hands
What warrior taunts Beowulf's ability to battle the monster?
Unferth
Who are Grendel and his mother descendants of?
Cain
What warrior fights by Beowulf's side to defeat the dragon?
Wiglaf
What gift does Wealhtheow give Beowulf for defeating Grendel (with a promise to pay more if he helps her sons in a day of need)?
a collar of gold (that can be traced through many generations)
Where does Beowulf find the dead body of Grendel?
In the she monster's lair
What is the name of the mead-hall?
Heorot
What does Beowulf ask them to build as a memorial to him?
a barrow on the headland by the sea for sailors to see
Who raised Beowulf?
Hrethel
What happens to the blade of the giant's sword?
Poison in the monster's body melts the blade
How long has the dragon guarded the treasure in the barrow?
300 years
What does Beowulf find to use against the she monster or Sea Hag?
Sees a weapon made by giants and uses this weapon.
Who wrote Beowulf?
anonymous
What causes the dragon to begin raiding the villages?
a slave had stolen a beaker (cup) from his hoard within his cave
What does Beowulf do with Grendel's body?
Cuts off the head as a trophy
Who offers Beowulf a weapon to use against the she monster?
Unferth
Who is Hrothgar's lovely wife who serves the mead?
Wealhtheow
What was the drama with Hrethel's sons?
One shot the other with a bow and arrow, accidently killing him
Who is the Swedish warrior/king that was killed by Eofor and Wulf?
Ogentheow
What is the name of the sword Beowulf uses against the dragon?
Naegling
Beowulf is taunted concerning a swimming match with what hearth companion?
Breca
Beowulf is a three part _____ on warfare and heroes in Sweden and Denmark.
epic poem