The Coming of Beowulf

Discuss how the text infers how Beowulf might approach Grendel?

• With a shield and a sword.

• With his bare hands.

• With a spear.

• He didn't approach he let his men fight Grendel.

Who is Wayland?

• The watchman

• Beowulf's soldier

• a famed blacksmith who made Beowulf's bail armor

• Beowulf's "cousin," probably his uncle

Who is Hrethel

• Beowulf's father

• Beowulf's cousin

• Beowulf's uncle

• Beowulf's grandfather

Select the best paraphrase for the following excerpt: "None of the wise ones regretted his going, much as he was loved by the Geats: the omens were good, and they urged the adventure on."

• None of the elders wanted him to go, but he felt loved by his travel mates.

• The elders felt it was good for him to go. They thought only positive outcomes would come from his trip and encouraged him to go.

• No one regretted him leaving since they thought he wasn't right for the job and too arrogant. They felt the omens were telling them this.

• The Geats really loved him and felt regret that he was leaving. They wanted to accompany him on his adventure.

Select the best paraphrase for the following excerpt: "Our errand is a great one, our business with the glorious king of the Danes no secret; there's nothing dark or hidden in our coming."

• We are running fun errands with the King and hope to be finished by dark.

• Our mission is huge, but is only to be shared with the king of the Danes. It is no longer a secret that we are coming.

• No darkness can hide our intentions to meet with your king. Our errands with him will be splendid.

• We come with an honorable, pure mission that we will share with the king. We have no ill intentions.

Select the best paraphrase for the following excerpt: "A single request! I have come so far, O shelterer of warriors and your people's loved friend, that this one favor you should not refuse me-that I, alone and with the help of my men, may purge all evil from this hall."

• I traveled very far to meet the one your people love. Please do me a favor and help me to fight the beast.

• Please let me shelter your people so that they learn to love me like you. Then you can have peace again in your hall.

• I have one request that I travelled far to complete. Please allow me to defeat Grendel with the help of my fellow warriors, so that your mead hall may be free again.

• I would like to set up a purge of your people to rid your mead hall of evil. That way, those who are left will look up to you. Then they will help me with my requests.

Select the best paraphrase for the following excerpt: "My lord Higlac might think less of me if I let my sword go where my feet were afraid to, if I hid behind some broad linden shield: my hands alone shall fight for me, struggle for life against the monster."

• My king will think I am weak and a coward if I fight the beast with armor and a sword. I will fight using only my hands to defeat the monster.

• My lord will think less of me if I do not bring my armor and sword. I will allow them to guide me where I should go while I fight for my life.

• Higlac will think less of me if I use my armor while he fights bare handed. I am afraid that my feet will not lead me into the fight due to fear. I believe I will have to struggle for my life.

• Hiding behind a shield will protect me from the monster while I use my bare hands to defeat him. Then my lord may think less of me, but I will still be victorious thanks to my equipment.

Who is the strongest of the Geats?

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

• Beowulf

• Higlac

What creature is terrorizing Hrothgar's kingdom?

• A sea monster

• A dragon

• A giant

• Grendel

How many men did Beowulf take with him to help Hrothgar?

• Fourteen

• Twelve

• Sixteen

• Ten