Beowulf/Grendel Review

What does Grendel feel the most in Chapter 1?

• the pain of isolation (being alone), separation, lack of companionship

• happy and optimistic

• hunger

• abandoned

After Grendel is attacked in chapter 2, what do the men that find him think he is?

• a fungus

• a fungus

• all of the above

Who is the protector of King Hrothgar's glorious Throne?

• Grendel

• The fire-breathing dragon

• King Hrothgar himself

• God

How long does Grendel commit his crimes in Herot?

• twelve hours

• twelve weeks

• twelve nights

• twelve winters

In chapter 2, who does Grendel cry for when he needs help?

• God

• His father

• His mother

• The hunters

During his encounter with men while stuck in a tree, Grendel considers men to be?

• “The most dangerous things I’d ever met.”

• “The kindest things I’d ever met”

• “odd shapes and things of curiosity”

• bullheaded like the bull that attacked him

Why didn't Beowulf's men help him during the battle with Grendel?

• They tried, but Grendel was magically protected from all weapons.

• Beowulf told them before the fight that he didn't want any assistance.

• They were too cowardly to enter into the conflict.

• They had drunk too much mead and were passed out.

What mortal wound did Beowulf inflict upon Grendel?

• He tore off Grendel's arm.

• He cut off Grendel's head.

• He broke Grendel's neck.

• He stabbed Grendel through the heart.

Hrothgar is king of the ____________

• Geats

• Danes

• Swedes

• Brits

What three things does Beowulf Boast about? PICK THREE (3) ANSWERS.

• Fought five great giants

• Swam in the blackest of night

• Killed a fleet of warriors alone

• Hunted monsters out of the sea