BEOWULF REVIEW

When Beowulf returns to Geatland what does Hygelac give him?

• A suit of armor, a throne, heirloom sword

• A throne, heirloom sword, and land

• A heirloom sword, land, and suit of armor

• Land, suit of armor, and throne.

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What does NOT happen during the battle with Grendel?

• Grendel retreats to his lair.

• The Geat warriors' swords have no effect on Grendel

• Grendel injures Beowulf.

• Beowulf tears Grendel's shoulder and arm from his body.

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In the third fight with the dragon, why is Wiglaf the only one to help Beowulf?

• The dragon spews fire on the others.

• He is the only one Beowulf wants with them.

• The other men ran to safety.

• No one else had any weapons.

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What is the one thing that didn't happen during Grendel's reign of terror?

• He grabs 30 Danes during his first raid.

• He kills Aeschere

• He kills 1 Geat when entering Mead hall.

• His reign continues for twelve years.

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Hrothgar's farewell speech to Beowulf foreshadows what event?

• His own death

• Beowulf's ascension to the throne of Geatland.

• The return of evil to Denmark.

• Imminent war between the Geats and the Danes.

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What does Beowulf give Hrothgar after he kills Grendel's mother?

• her head

• the sword hilt

• Unferth's sword

• his armor

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Why does Beowulf receive from Unferth when Beowulf goes to fight Grendel's mother?

• Sword

• Armor

• Helmet

• Shield

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Beowulf is?

• Protagonist of Beowulf

• King of Danes

• Descendent of Cain

• Founder of ruling Danish lineage.

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Grendel is?

• Protagonist of Beowulf

• King of the Geats

• Descendent of Cain's clan

• King of Danes

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Shied Sheafson

• King of the Geats

• Descendent of Cain's clan

• Hrothga'rs Mead hall

• Founder of the running Danish Lineage

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