Beowulf Flashcard

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Who is Hrothgar?

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King of the Danes

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Who sought revenge for the monster?

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Its mother

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Which list of character traits best describe Beowulf?

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Bravery, Honor, Strength

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Beowulf is an example of a(n) Epic Poem, Ballad, Novella, Cinquain

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Epic Poem

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What is the best explanation for the meaning of the lines? Options: Beowulf wants to introduce the warriors to Yrmenlaf, the elder brother. Hrothgar wants the men to know that Aeschere was brave and good. Beowulf is taking responsibility for Aeschere’s death. Hrothgar is expressing relief that a long battle is over.

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Hrothgar wants the men to know that Aeschere was brave and good.

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What is most strongly a similarity between Hrothgar and Grendel’s mother?

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Both of them are motivated by revenge.

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What is the setting described by Hrothgar where Grendel's mother might be hiding? Options: A dark, fiery lake, A bright, sunny meadow, A bustling village square, A dark, abandoned castle.

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A dark, fiery lake.