Beowulf Battles

Beowulf's ability to swim underwater for hours is an example of...

• wyrd
• comitatus
• a larger-than-life hero trait
• elevated language 

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How does the setting of the battle with Grendel's Mother add to its epic significance? 

• The atmosphere is dark and foreboding, which provides a clear contrast between good and evil.
• It is a dangerous, mythical, and fantastic setting.
• Beowulf shouldn't be able to survive down there, which only adds to his qualifications as an epic hero.
• All of these

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Grendel's Mother is a far more dangerous opponent because...

• Her sword is more powerful than Beowulf's.
• She has multiple arms and can attack Beowulf from all sides.
• She cannot be harmed by any ordinary sword.
• Beowulf cannot look her in the eye or else he'll turn into stone.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Grendel's Mother is more dangerous than her son?

• She is surrounded by other creatures who also attack Beowulf.
• She is more vicious; she claws, tears, and rips at his flesh.
• She destroys his legendary, ancestral helmet.
• She can shape-shift, confusing Beowulf during their battle.

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"Mighty Water Witch"
This kenning refers to...

• Grendel
• Grendel's Mother
• Hrothgar
• Hrunting

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Why does Beowulf toss his sword aside?

• It is useless against Grendel's Mother.
• It's not sharp enough.
• Grendel's Mother bites the blade in half.
• Wait, Beowulf had a sword?

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How does Beowulf defeat Grendel's Mother?

• He chops her head off with his sword, Hrunting.
• He body slams her like Dwayne Johnson. Total Knock Out!
• He lures the other sea monsters into the battle hall, and they eat her!
• None of these

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What special item magically appears on the wall during Beowulf's fight with Grendel's Mother?

• Harry Potter's magic wand
• A massive sword, forged by giants
• A battle axe
• A bow and arrow

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What two items does Beowulf take with him from Grendel's Mother's lair?

• The hilt of Hrunting and Grendel's Mother's head
• The hilt of the magic sword and Grendel's head
• Grendel's Mother's head and Grendel's body
• The sword, Hrunting, and Grendel's head

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Why does Beowulf not take the treasure from Grendel's Mother's lair?

• It is too well hidden.
• It burned up in the lake of fire.
• The treasure is cursed.
• Treasure is of no interest. Only glory!

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