Beowulf Section 1 and 2 "Grendel" & "Beowulf"

Who is Grendel?

• a monster that loves rejoicing and celebrations

• a monster that is only after the King

• a monster that attacks Herot (mead-hall)

• a monster compelled to kill by Unferth

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Who is Hrothgar?

• The King of the Danes

• The King of the Geats

• The Prince of the Danes

• The Prince of the Geats

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Who is Beowulf?

• The King of the Danes

• The King of the Geats

• The Prince of the Danes

• The Prince of the Geats

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Who is Unferth?

• a soldier of Hrothgar

• a soldier of Beowulf

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Why is Grendel called "born of Cain"

• he is a descendant of Cain the first murderer in the Bible

• he killed his father Cain

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Since the monster is related to Cain this makes him what?

• The second murderer referenced in the Bible

• A great warrior against God

• Unwanted by God, a source of evil

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What is the main reason Grendel attack Herot (the mead hall)?

• the men tell stories of killing Grendel

• the men abuse women

• the men are having a party

• the men sing about God

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How many years did Hrothgar close Herot after Grendel attacked?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

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Why won't Grendel attack Hrothgar?

• he is protected by God

• he is protected by enchantments (spells)

• he is the strongest of the Danes

• he fought Grendel once before and hurt him greatly

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When Beowulf arrives is he welcomed by the Danes?

• Yes, they are hopeful he will kill Grendel

• No, they don't believe he can kill Grendel

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