Beowulf Study Guide - English IV

When Grendel’s mother comes to Herot after her son dies, she

• Carries off her son’s body.

• Steals Beowulf’s sword.

• Steals Hrothgar’s treasure.

• Carries off her son’s arm.

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Why does Beowulf not use weapons against Grendel?

• It wouldn’t be a fair fight.

• They won’t work against him.

• He left his weapons in Geatland.

• Higlac might think less of him.

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What happened to the dragon’s treasure?

• It was thrown in the sea.

• It was buried with Beowulf.

• It was returned to Geatland.

• It was never found.

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How does Beowulf die?

• He is stabbed by Hrothgar.

• He is killed by Grendel’s mother.

• He is mortally wounded by the dragon.

• He dies of old age.

Who stands by Beowulf during his final battle?

• Unferth

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

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Where is Beowulf buried?

• in a tower by the sea

• at sea

• in Geatland

• in Hrothgar's sacred burial grounds

Grendel couldn’t harm Hrothgar’s throne because

• it was build by giants

• he couldn't reach it

• it was protected by God

• it was guarded

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Who is Grendel a descendant of?

• Hrothgar

• Cain

• Abel

• Satan

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How many years did Grendel haunt Herot?

• 12 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

Hrunting is

• the ruler of the Danes

• Grendel's home

• Beowulf's sword

• Wiglaf's wife

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