Beowulf Chapters 1-3

Whom is Grendel descended?

• He is a descendant of Abel

• He is a descendant of Hrothgar

• He is a descendant of Cain

• He is a descendent of Higlac

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What is the name of the ruler of the kingdom that Grendel is terrorizing?

• Higlac

• Hrothgar

• Beowulf

• Mr. Soto

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Why is Grendel exiled from society?

• For crimes he committed in the Herot.

• For crimes his mother committed.

• The Danes do not like him.

• Punished for the crimes that his ancestor Cain committed.

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What is the reason for Grendel's anger?

• He is unset with God, he has never known his love.

• He has all those teeth and no toothbrush.

• He is upset that he has to live in a cave.

• He has no medulla Oblongata.

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What song are the people of the Herot singing at the beginning of the story?

• "Nothing Else Matters"

• "The Hills"

• "The Ancient beginnings of us all."

• "Me Porto Bonito"

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What is the name of the banquet hall build for King Hrothgar's people?

• The Hilton

• The Taj Mahal

• The White House

• The Herot

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How many years does Grendel terrorize King Hrothgar's kingdom?

• 6

• 5

• 14

• 12

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What culture does the story of Beowulf take place in?

• Anglo-Saxon

• Chinese

• Nordic

• Meso-American

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How does Beowulf plan on setting up the battle with Grendel?

• he plans surprise attacking Grendel at his cave.

• he plans on having his men fight Grendel alone.

• he plans on waiting for Grendel at night with his men in the Herot.

• he plans on doing nothing.

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How does Beowulf plan on battling Grendel?

• He plans on only using his bare hands, no weapons or armor.

• He plans on using the sharpest sword he can find.

• He plans on having his men do all the work while Beowulf just watches.

• He plans on shooting laser beams from his eyes to melt Grendel.

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