Beowulf - The Battle with Grendel's Mother

What motivates Grendel's mother?

• greed

• hope

• faith

• revenge

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Why did Beowulf fight Grendel's mother?

• She killed Hrothgar's closest friend.

• She killed more Danes and Geats.

• She killed all the Geats except Beowulf.

• She killed 30 more Danes.

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What is Hrunting?

• Grendel's magical sword

• the sword Unferth gave Beowulf

• Hrothgar's mead hall

• Grendel's mother's dagger

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What other problem does Beowulf encounter as he is dragged further under the water by Grendel's mother?

• He barely can hold his breath any longer.

• He has forgotten to wear his mail shirt.

• He encounters sea monsters as well.

• He drops his sword in the water.

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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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Grendel's mother is a very dangerous opponent because...

• Her sword is more powerful than Beowulf's.

• She has multiple arms and can attack Beowulf from all sides.

• She has claws, powerful jaws, and is unharmed by blades.

• Beowulf cannot look her in the eye, or else he'll turn into stone.

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What saves Beowulf from the claws and dagger of Grendel's mother?

• his battle helmet & strength

• his chain mail shirt & God

• Hrunting & God

• his cleverness & strength

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What special item does Beowulf find on the wall during his fight with Grendel's mother?

• Harry Potter's magic wand

• a magical sword, forged by giants

• an enormous battle axe

• a magical spear, made by gnomes

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How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

• He strangles her.

• He tosses her to the sea serpents.

• He cuts off her head.

• He stabs her through the heart.

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What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?

• Cuts the body into pieces

• Leaves the body untouched

• Burns the body

• Cuts off his head

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