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How is Beowulf's battle with Grendel's mother different from his battle with Grendel?

• The battle with Grendel's mother is easier
• Grendel's mother almost kills Beowulf
• Grendel's mother tries to run from Beowulf
• Grendel uses a knife but his mother fights with bare hands

Which detail from the poem reveals the size of Grendel's head?

• It took four men to carry it

• It was as large as a millstone

• It was too big to fit in the Geats' ship

• It was taller than Hrothgar

What story detail reveals the terrifying nature of the lake where Grendel’s mother lives?

• it was completely frozen over

• there were skeletons scattered on the shore

• it was miles across

• deer would rather die than save themselves by jumping in it

What two setbacks does Beowulf face in his battle with Grendel's mother?

• his shield melts

• his helmet is destroyed

• he can't swim

• his sword is useless

What two things save Beowulf when Grendel's mother pins him down?

• his helmet

• his sword

• his mail shirt

• God

How do Beowulf's men react differently than Hrothgar's men when Beowulf is slow to return?

• Beowulf's men stay but Hrothgar's men leave

• Beowulf's men leave, but Hrothgar's men stay

• Hrothgar's men attack Grendel's mother

• Beowulf's men attack Grendel's mother

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother?

• he uses a large magical sword to cut off her head

• he breaks off her arm

• he drowns her

• he stabs her

What happens to the lake when Beowulf defeats Grendel’s mother?

• it dries up

• It is purified and restored to its natural beauty

• it becomes frozen over

• it is swallowed into a large hole

About how old is Beowulf when he fights the dragon?

• 25-30

• 35-40

• 55-60

• 75-80

Which details from Beowulf DO NOT parallel the Christian story?

• Bowulf likes to boast about what he can do
• Beowulf courageously fightsw against evil
• Beowulf is abandoned at the moment of his death
• After Beowulf's death, 12 Geats praise him for his deeds.