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This noble born Geat sailed the high seas to assist the Danish lord.
Who is Beowulf?
100
This second born, noble son of Healfdane has failed to rid his kingdom of a gruesome killer.
Who is Hrothgar?
100
A descendant of Cain, this character haunted the moors, and wild marshes.
Who is Grendel?
100
This mead serving noblewoman, graciously welcomes the Geats and serves them in an orderly manner.
Who is Wealthow?
100
A reference to a historical or fictional person, place, or event...
What is an allusion?
200
A master of extreme hate, this character accused the brave hero of not being able to back up his bodacious boasts.
Who is Unferth?
200
This family artifact is the one item the hero asks be sent back to his homeland on the occasion of his death.
What is his mail shirt?
200
"Man-kind's enemy" is an example of this type of literary device often seen in Anglo-Saxon literature.
What is a kennings?
200
The greatest of all halls, stayed empty for this number of winters
What is 12?
200
A metaphorical compound that is a substitution for a simple noun.
What is a kenning?
300
This item was protected by God and untouchable to the demon.
What is Hrothgar's throne?
300
The hero accuses the foil of what in the following phrase: "...my friend, your face is hot with ale, and your tongue has tried to tell us about Brecca's doings"
What is being too drunk to know the truth?
300
At the end of the mead filled celebration, the King declares this promise to the hero if his quest is completed.
What is treasures?
300
The Geats sang about this in the hall prior to Grendel's first attack.
What is the creation?
300
This character's primary role is to stiffle the progress of the protagonist.
What is a foil?
400
Loosly translated, this phrase means word-fame
What is scop?
400
Mention of gods vs Gods leads to the establishment of this poem-wide theme.
What is Christianity vs Paganism
400
This ironic scenario happens each time the warriors gather their strength to fight the demon.
What is getting drunk and trying to fight?
400
The lack of women in the text, infers this about the Anglo-Saxon woman's role.
What is always being a servant, or not important to society.
400
These are the 6 characteristics of an epic poem.
What are: Vast setting, often involving more than one nation, or supernatural location Poet uses formal diction and a serious tone Major characters often deliver long, formal speeches Plot includes supernatural beings or events that involve long and dangerous journeys through foreign lands Poem reflects timeless values such as courage and honor but are also reflective of the culture Poem includes universal themes such as good and evil or life and death
500
This initial promise - "...leave your battle-shields here, and your armor and helments ..." foreshadows this bold declaration by Beowulf
What is promising to not use weapons to fight Grendel?
500
This Anglo-Saxon ideal makes the King directly responsible for the loss of life in his kingdom.
What is comitatus?
500
Prior to the invasion of this people, the Britons were a nomadic, seafaring culture.
Who are the Romans?
500
This collection of seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms was a response to repeated attacks by outside forces.
What is the Heptarchy?
500
What are the 4 characteristics of an epic hero?
Generally male character, or noble birth or high position, and often of great historical or legendary importance Characteristic traits reflect important ideals of his society Performs superhuman deeds that reflect the values of the era