Beowulf

Why does Unferth challenge Beowulf?

• Unferth is bored and wants to see a good fight.
• Unferth hates Beowulf because he cannot defeat him.
• Unferth wants to make sure Beowulf is worthy of the Danes.
• Unferth is jealous of Beowulf.

What does Beowulf take from Grendel as his trophy?

• Grendel's head
• Grendel's arm
• Grendel's leg
• Grendel's heart

Who are ring-givers?

• monsters
• kings
• warriors
• queens

Which of the following is not a kenning?

• infamous killer
• shepherd of evil
• Gold-shining
• ice shield

What work is alluded to through Grendel’s characterization in Beowulf? 

• The Bible through the Cain and Abel reference
• The Iliad referencing the idea of a hero
• The Koran through the creation stories
• The Grimms Fairy Tales through the hero reference

During Beowulf’s boast, what does he say that Hrothgar should do if Grendel defeats him?

• Hrothgar should send the mail of his armor to Higlac, his King. 
• Hrothgar should bury is body in Denmark.
• Hrothgar should send his body to Geatland to be buried.
• Hrothgar should tell everyone about his battle.

During Beowulf’s boast, what is the one request he makes of Hrothgar?

• Beowulf asks Hrothgar to give him more treasures and lands as payment.
• Beowulf asks Hrothgar to give him his wife as payment.
• Beowulf asks Hrothgar to allow him and his men alone to drive Grendel from Herot.
• Beowulf asks Hrothgar to utilize ome of his men as well as his own to fight Grendel.

Why doesn’t Grendel attack Hrothgar?

• Hrothgar is actually Grendel's father
• Grendel feels some type of affinity towards Hrothgar
• Hrothgar is protected by God
• Grendel is too busy killing Hrothgar's warriors

How long has Grendel terrorized Herot?

• 10 years
• 12 years
• 5 years
• 1 year

What is Grendel’s lineage?

• Grendel was described as being “spawned in that slime” and “conceived of a pair of those monsters born of Cain.” 
• Grendel was described as evil and created from the souls of those who died in battle.
• Grendel was described as a descendant of Adam and Eve.
• Grendel was described as a serpent and more crafty than any of the wild animals.

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