Background
Who is the Author of Beowulf?
Unknown
Who is the king of the Geats?
Hygelac
Who's the king of the danes?
Hrothgar
How long did Beowulf rule for?
50 years
What is Heorot?
A Meadhall
During this period of time men usually were either fighting or ______
Beowulf's Mom's name is _____
How many men did Grendel kill on the first night?
30 men
What does Beowulf request to be built in his honor?
A barrow
What reasons does Beowulf give for losing the swimming competition?
He was fighting off sea monsters
The Poem is often studied in its original language?
Old English
Ecgtheow
Who is Beowulf's Dad
Who is Wealtheow?
Hrothgar's Queen
What does Beowulf order to be made?
An Iron Shield
Why was the Danish guard concerned when the Geats arrived?
He thought they were there to invade/attack
When was the Anglo Saxon period?
449 to 1066 AD
What did Hygelac give to Beowulf?
How many years does Grendel terrorize the meadhall for?
12 Years
When all men flee, who stayed?
Wiglaf
Aeschere
The three tribes to invade Britain were?
Jutes, Angles, and Saxons
Why is Hygelac mad at Beowulf for killing Grendel?
He wanted the south danes to settle it on their own with Grendel
What is the emotional reason that the King of the Danes gives Beowulf for leaving?
That since Hrothgar is old he will never see Beowulf again
Who does Beowulf take to the dragon?
11 Men + Slave
What items did Beowulf bring up with him from the lake?
Grendel's head & Sword Hilt