Beowulf: Section 1

Who is Grendel?

• a monster that loves rejoicing and celebrations

• a monster that is only after the King

• a monster that attacks Heorot Hall (the 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 Nephew of the King of the Geats

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Why is Grendel called "born of Cain"

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

• His father's name is Cain

• He was someone who had anger problems and "raised cain" quite a bit

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How does being related to Cain affect Grendel?

• He's a creature that breathes fire and can disappear

• He's a great warrior against God

• He's an outcast of society, unwanted by God, a source of evil

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

• the men tell stories of killing Grendel

• the men abuse women

• the men are having a party

• he feels excluded and alone because he is banished from society

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For approximately how many years did Hrothgar close Heorot Hall after Grendel attacked?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

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Why won't Grendel attack Hrothgar's throne?

• It is blessed by God

• He is related to Satan

• he is the strongest of the Danes

• he fought Grendel once before and hurt him greatly

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Is Beowulf welcomed by the Danes when he arrives in Denmark?

• Yes, they are hopeful he will kill Grendel

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

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Beowulf is an Epic Hero, what are three traits of Epic Heros? PICK THREE ANSWERS.

• they sacrifice for society (people)

• they always win the heart of a beautiful woman

• they have superhuman abilities or strength

• they embody the values of their culture and society

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