English 4 Mid Review 24 25

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Who is Hrothgar?

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King of the Danes; builder of famous mead-hall

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Who is Beowulf?

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An epic heroic warrior

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Who is Grendel?

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A monster who bears the curse of the descendants of Cain

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Who is the She-wolf or Water Witch?

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Grendel's mother

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Beowulf is an ____ because it is a long, narrative poem about a hero.

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Epic

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Epics began as oral poems retold over many generations.

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True

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“Whale’s Home” and She-wolf, (for Grendel’s mom) are examples of

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Kenning

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Who/What was Herot?

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mead hall

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How long did Grendel attack Herot?

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12 years

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What weapon does Beowulf use against Grendel in their fight?

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Beowulf kills Grendel with his bare hands