Beowulf cuts off the head of the monster with the power of a cursed sword hanging on the wall of the lair, hammered by Giants.
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How long does Beowulf rule the land of the Geats as king?
A peaceful fifty years.
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Why does Wiglaf become involved in the fight between the dragon and Beowulf?
He is brave and Beowulf is struggling.
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Who is Grendel?
Descendent of Cain, the Bible's first murderer.
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How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
Pulling out his arm and hanging it from the rafters.
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Who is Welthow?
Hrothgar's Queen
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How does Beowulf become King?
Both his uncle, Higlac and Higlac's son Herdred died making him heir.
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What is Beowulf's dying wish?
He wants to see the treasure.
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Who is called the hoard-keeper?
The Dragon
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How does Beowulf prepare for the fight with Grendel?
Beowulf sits awake, pretending to sleep, waiting for the monster to strike, leaving his sword and armor behind.
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What inspires Beowulf to engage in the battle against Grendel's mother?
For rewards and treasures in her lair, added glory to his legacy, and the nobility of the cause in the defense against evil.
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What causes the dragon to attack the Geats?
It discovers someone stealing a cup from its treasure.
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What does Beowulf instruct the Geats to build near the sea?
A tower called "Beowulf's Tower" to put his remains in and to serve as a reminder of his glory
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Who is Hrothgar?
The King of the Danes
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What is King Hrothgar's first reaction when he learns Grendel is ravaging Herot and destroying the lives of his people?
Hrothgar is very upset and cries. "His misery leaped the seas, was told and sung in all men's ears."
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How did the people react when they saw blood bubbling to the surface of the frozen lake?
The Danes leave, but the Geats stay to fight.
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How does Beowulf rationalize that he is the only person that can defeat the dragon?
Because he is the king, a representative of God on earth. It is his duty.
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What happens to the dragons treasure?
It is buried with Beowulf in his tower by the sea.
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Who does Grendel's mother take to her lair?
Esher, Hrothgar's best friend
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How does Hrothgar replicate strong Christian values?
By building the great hall, Herot, featuring ornate decor and "reaching higher toward Heaven than anything that had ever been known to the sons of men."
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What does Beowulf present King Hrothgar with?
The heads of Grendel and Grendel's Mother
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What happens to Beowulf's armor and weapons during the fight with the dragon?
Beowulf's sword breaks, shield melts, and he is bit in the neck.
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How do the people react after the dragon is defeated and Beowulf is dead?
They mourn him and ride around his tower telling stories of his great deeds and heroics.
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Who is Brecca?
A warrior who challenged Beowulf to a swimming match and allegedly won.