Beowulf -- Battle with Grendel

How long has Grendel been terrorizing the Danish people?

• 12 years
• 12 months
• 12 days
• 12 minutes

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When does Grendel attack?

• Only in the morning because he is hungry
• Only at night while the men are sleeping
• All day long - he's not picky!
• Trick question - he doesn't attack, he's a gentle creature

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What is the one thing protected from Grendel's wrath?

• Beowulf's sword
• A cross on the wall of the meadhall
• The king's throne
• The poet's harp

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

• His sword, passed down from his father
• Only a shield for protection
• A trap large enough to grab Grendel's leg
• No weapon, just his hands

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Why is it pointless for Beowulf’s men to try and help their leader?

• Grendel eats them faster than they can attack
• Their weapons have no effect on Grendel
• Beowulf told them only he can defeat Grendel 
• God will not allow them to assist Beowulf

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

• joyously

• excitedly

• fearfully

• indifferently

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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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Ruler of the Danes

• Grendel

• Beowulf

• Hrothgar

• Wulfgar

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