Beowulf: Grendel and Characterization Flashcard

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Who is the king of the Danes at the beginning of Beowulf?

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Hrothgar

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What is the name of the mead hall built by Hrothgar?

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Heorot

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Who is Beowulf’s king and uncle?

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Hygelac

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What is Grendel’s motivation for attacking Heorot?

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Jealousy and anger at the joy in the hall

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Which of the following best describes the setting at the beginning of Beowulf? A peaceful kingdom in Sweden, A troubled Danish kingdom plagued by a monster, A war-torn land in France, A desert kingdom

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A troubled Danish kingdom plagued by a monster

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Which event serves as the inciting incident in Beowulf?

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Grendel’s first attack on Heorot

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization in Beowulf? Options: The narrator describes Beowulf as “the strongest of the Geats.”, Beowulf’s actions in battle, The reactions of the Danes to Beowulf, Grendel’s fear of the hall

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The narrator describes Beowulf as “the strongest of the Geats.”

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Which plot element is demonstrated when Beowulf decides to fight Grendel without weapons?

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Rising action

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How does the poet indirectly characterize Grendel as evil?

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By showing his violent actions against the Danes

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Which of the following best describes the exposition in Beowulf? The battle between Beowulf and Grendel, The introduction of Hrothgar, Heorot, and Grendel’s attacks, Beowulf’s journey home, The death of Grendel

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The introduction of Hrothgar, Heorot, and Grendel’s attacks