Beowulf: Grendel's Mother Flashcard

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Grendel's Mother's motivation for attacking Heorot?

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Revenge for her son's death

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What is the primary motivation for Beowulf to fight Grendel's Mother?

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To avenge Aeschere's death

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What weapon does Beowulf initially use to fight Grendel's Mother?

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A sword named Hrunting

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Which character provides Beowulf with the sword Hrunting?

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Unferth

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What is the outcome of Beowulf's initial use of Hrunting against Grendel's Mother?

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It is ineffective

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What protected Beowulf from the attack by Grendel's mother?

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His chain-mail

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What ultimately allows Beowulf to defeat Grendel's Mother?

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A magical sword found in her lair

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What does Beowulf take from Grendel's Mother's lair as a trophy?

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Grendel's head

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What type of leader was King Heremod?

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a pariah king

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Which detail was not a strong part of Hrothgar's Cautionary Speech?

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To pay homage to the gods