The Battle with Grendel's Mother

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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Most epic heroes have some kind of divine ancestry or are aided by gods in some capacity. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

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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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"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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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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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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How does Grendel's mother get revenge for her son's death?

• She kills one of Hrothgar's friends
• She attacks Beowulf and injures him
• She destroys Heorot so there will never be parties there
• She kills Beowulf

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Beowulf defeats Grendel's mother by:

• Chopping off her head with a magic giant's sword

• Giving her his golden drinking horn and a son

• Cutting her throat with his dagger

• Tearing off her arm with his bare hands

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