Beowulf: The Battle with Grendel

Grendel seized one sleeping warrior and devoured him.

• True

• False

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Grendel seized the next available body but was suddenly stopped when Beowulf tightly grasped his claws.

• True

• False

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Grendel had already encountered a man with such powerful strength.

• True

• False

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Beowulf did not expect Grendel to attack them.

• True

• False

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Grendel was scared that he tried to pull away from Beowulf.

• True

• False

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How does Grendel respond to the realization that Beowulf will challenge his fighting skills?

• joyously

• excitedly

• fearfully

• indifferently

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Beowulf's works require a lot of

• reward

• humility

• promotion

• courage

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The main problem/ conflict in Beowulf is between

• love and hate

• good and evil

• peace and war

• hate and war

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What weapon does Beowulf say he will use to fight Grendel?

• His sword

• A trap

• A shield

• No weapon, only his hands

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What did Beowulf do to win the battle with Grendel?

• Ripped off Grendel's head

• Ripped off Grendel's arm

• Cut Grendel in half

• Stabbed Grendel in the chest

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