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BEOWULF EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Why won't weapons work on Grendel?

Answer:

They are bewitched Question 2: How does Hrothgar describe the lake where Grendel and his mother live?

Answer:

ominous and dark

Question 3: What happens to the dragon's treasure?

Answer:

It is buried in the tower with Beowulf's ashes Question 4: Saxons were once pagans who believed in many gods, lucky charms, and gems

Answer:

the anglo

Question 5: Who does Beowulf eventually become king of

Answer:

Geats

Question 6: What do Beowulf's followers do during the battle?

Answer:

they run away Question 7: After killing Grendel, Beowulf returns home, becomes King, and lives in peace for how many years?

Answer:

50

Question 8: Why can't Grendel attack the Hrothgar's throne?

Answer:

protected by God

Question 9: Who is the only person to stick by and help Beowulf?

Answer:

Wiglaf

Question 10: What does Beowulf say that even kings must bow to?

Answer:

fate

Question 11: How does Beowulf kill Grendel?

Answer:

rips his arm off

Question 12: What does Grendel's mother do to get revenge for her son?

Answer:

Kills Hrothgar's best friend

Question 13: How does Beowulf want to fight Grendel?

Answer:

alone and no weapons

Question 14: Why was Mead Hall so important to Hrothgar and his people?

Answer:

heart of the community where people would gather Question 15: Cain's clan, whom the creator had outlawed and condemned as outcasts" is mostly an example of what?

Answer:

alliteration

Question 16: What does Grendel hate the sound of?

Answer:

voices of men singing

Question 17: What is the definition of an epic poem?

Answer:

long narrative poem

Question 18: Who is Grendel a descendant of?

Answer:

cain Question 19: What trophy does Beowulf bring back after he kills Grendel's mother

Answer:

Grendel's head

Question 20: How does the dragon kill Beowulf?

Answer:

He puts a hole in his neck

Question 21: Which language was Beowulf originally written in?

Answer:

Old English

Question 22: What is the third and final monster Beowulf has to fight?

Answer:

dragon

Question 23: How many Geats does Beowulf bring with him?

Answer:

14

Question 24: Who is the monster that terrorizes Mead Hall?

Answer:

Grendel

Question 25: How does the dragon block the path so the Geats can't get in?

Answer:

Breathes fire

Question 26: How long does Grendel terrorize Herot before Beowulf comes?

Answer:

12 years

Question 27: What weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel's mother?

Answer:

A sword blessed by giants

Question 28: name two characteristics of an Epic Hero

Answer:

Embodies and protects community values Possesses supernatural powers Identifies need to go on a quest Carries themselves with confidence