Beowulf Flashcard pt 1 (Beowulf, Grendel, Battle with Grendel)

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Who is Hrothgar?

Back

King of the Danes

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What is Herot?

Back

Mead Hall

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Why does Grendel begin his massacre in Herot?

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He is tired of hearing them party.

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Grendel is a descendant of

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Cain

Front

Why don't weapons work against Grendel?

Back

he put a curse on them

Front

True or False: Beowulf defeats Grendel with his bare hands

Back

True

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How did Grendel die?

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he bled to death

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What did they do with Grendel's arm?

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hung it up in Herot

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How long did Grendel terrorize Herot?

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twelve winters

Front

Who is believed to have written Beowulf?

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a monk