Beowulf Reading Check #2

"My father Was a famous soldier, known far and wide As a leader of men. His name was Edgetho. His life lasted many winters; Wise men all over the earth surely Remember him still." This Quote is an example of

• The characteristics of an Epic Poem: The Ordinary World

• The characteristics of an Epic hero: Supernatural foes

• The Characteristsics of an Epic Poem: Call to adventure

• The Characteristics of an Epic Hero: Noble Birth

"one greater Than has come with you; no commoner carries Such weapons, unless his appearance, and his beauty, Are both lies." This is an example of epic hero characteristic

"Higlac is my cousins and my king; the days Of my youth have been filled with glory." This is an example of epic hero characteristics

• Super Human Abilities
• Noble Birth

• Unmatched Warrior

• Battle Supernatural Foes

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When Beowulf and his men went before King Hrothgar for the first time, what did they carry with them?

• Mead and food as a gift for the king

• Their weapons and armor

• An old letter from Hrothgar's father

• The arm of Grendel

How did Beowulf hear about the tragedy in Hrothgar's kingdom ?