Beowulf: Grendel's Mother Quiz

What ultimately allows Beowulf to defeat Grendel's Mother?

• His immense strength

• A magical sword found in her lair

• The help of his warriors

• A spell cast by Hrothgar

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What does Beowulf take from Grendel's Mother's lair as a trophy?

• Her head

• Grendel's head

• A chest of gold

• Grendel's arm

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What weapon does Beowulf initially use to fight Grendel's Mother?

• A sword named Hrunting

• A spear

• A dagger

• His bare hands

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What is the primary motivation for Beowulf to fight Grendel's Mother?

• To gain treasure

• To avenge Aeschere's death

• To prove his strength

• To protect his own kingdom

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What is the outcome of Beowulf's initial use of Hrunting against Grendel's Mother?

• It shatters

• It is ineffective

• It kills her instantly

• It wounds her

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"Will dim and darken; and death will arrive" exemplifies all of the following except:

• alliteration

• foreshadowing

• caesura

• kenning

Which character provides Beowulf with the sword Hrunting?

• Hrothgar

• Unferth

• Wiglaf

• Hygelac

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What protected Beowulf from the attack by Grendel's mother?

• his strength

• his helmet

• his sword

• His chain-mail

Which of the following best describes Grendel's Mother's motivation for attacking Heorot?

• Desire for power

• Revenge for her son's death

• Hunger for human flesh

• Hatred of humans

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Hrothgar starts his "Cautionary Speech" talking about King Heremod, a dramatic foil to himself and Beowulf. What type of leader was King Heremod?

• A good leader in battle

• A respectful king to his people

• a pariah king

• a god-cursed king