Beowulf

How many winters did Grendel terrorize Herot?

• 150 years

• 6 years

• 30 years

• 12 winters/years

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What is the name of the place Beowulf came from?

• The promise land

• Geatland

• Land of the monarchs

• The Herotland

Who was the King of the Danes?

• Grendel

• Beowulf

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgar

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What was the name of the Mead Hall?

• Herot

• Bungalow

• Mead Hall

• House of the Danes

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Why do the Danes flee Heorot at night?

• Grendel attacks at night
• Beowulf's men are planning to attack them
• King Hrothgar moves camp at night
• Grendel only attacks during the day

What does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar?

• Let Beowulf and his men fight alone
• To borrow a weapon
• To lend the help of his men
• To get as many men as possible to fight Grendel

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What advantage does Beowulf have in his fight with Grendel?

• his superior strength
• his sword
• his age
• the power of his army

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What happens to Grendel?

• Beowulf rips his arm off, and he retreats to his cave to die.
• Beowulf rips his arm off, and they roast Grendel for dinner.
• Grendel wins and takes Beowulf back to his cave as a captive.
• Grendel dies in the banquet hall.

Storytellers or entertainers

• scops

• poets

• minstrels

• rappers

Why was Grendel terrorizing Herot?

• He disliked Danish food

• He was annoyed by the loud music and noises

• He had hoped for a pool instead

• He was never invited to their parties

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