Beowulf

Why does Unferth challenge Beowulf?

• Unferth is jealous of Beowulf.

• Unferth wants to make sure Beowulf is worthy of the Danes.

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What does Beowulf take from Grendel as his trophy?

• Grendel's arm

• Grendel's leg

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What is Grendel’s lineage?

• Grendel was described as being “spawned in that slime” and “conceived of a pair of those monsters born of Cain.” 

• Grendel was described as a serpent and more crafty than any of the wild animals.

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Which is an example of a kenning?

• The weather was super hot in the desert.

• With gas prices dropping, I'm going to buy a gas-guzzler.

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True or False:  Beowulf is the oldest known English epic poem.

• True
• False

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What do the Geats do with Beowulf's corpse?

• Leave it in the dragon's lair

• Build a huge tower for a funeral pyre

Who was the king of the Geats?

• Hrothgar

• Higlac

How does Beowulf identify himself when he arrives in Denmark?

• by fighting a battle

• by boasting or bragging about himself

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All of Beowulf's warriors flee from the dragon except for 

• Wulfgar

• Wiglaf

Beowulf ruled Geatland (Sweden) as King for how many years?

• 50

• 15