Exploring the Battle with Grendel's Mother

Grendel's mother seeks revenge for her son's death by attacking the Danes. Beowulf is called upon to defeat her. He bravely dives into her underwater lair, where a fierce battle ensues. Despite the challenges, Beowulf triumphs, killing Grendel's mother and returning with her head and a magical sword hilt as trophies. The Danes and Geats celebrate his victory.

What motivates Grendel's mother to attack the Danes?

• Hunger

• Hatred for humans

• Revenge for her son's death

• Desire for treasure

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Where does Hrothgar say Grendel's mother lives?

• In a desert

• In a forest

• In a mountain cave

• In a cold and murky lake

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What does Beowulf do before diving into the lake?

• Prays for victory

• Says goodbye to his men

• Leaps into the lake without waiting

• Eats a meal

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What protects Beowulf from Grendel's mother's claws?

• His woven mail shirt

• His helmet

• His sword

• His shield

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What does Beowulf find in Grendel's mother's lair that helps him in the battle?

• A protective spell

• A magical potion

• A giant's sword

• A hidden trap

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How does Beowulf finally kill Grendel's mother?

• With a dagger

• With a giant's sword

• With his bare hands

• With a spear

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What does Beowulf do to Grendel's corpse?

• Beheads it

• Leaves it untouched

• Burns it

• Buries it

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What happens to the giant's sword after Beowulf kills Grendel's mother?

• It remains intact

• It breaks into pieces

• It melts in Grendel's blood

• It is stolen by another monster

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What do the Geats do when Beowulf returns to the surface?

• They leave him behind

• They celebrate his victory

• They prepare for another battle

• They mourn his death

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What does Beowulf bring back to Hrothgar as proof of his victory?

• Grendel's head and the giant's sword hilt

• A chest of treasure

• A piece of Grendel's mother's clothing

• A written account of the battle

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