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WorksheetsBeowulf Section 1- Grendel
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which character is "The King of the Danes"?
Hrothgar
Grendel
Cain
Beowulf
What does Hrothgar call his mead hall?
Hrunting
Wyrd
Heorot
Barrow
Where does Grendel typically roam?
the bottom of the sea
tunnels and caves within the mountains
the marches, heaths, and fens
crowded cities
Who was Grendel's famous Biblical ancestor?
Jacob
Cain
King David
Joseph
How many men does Grendel grab and rush off with on his first night of terror?
2
10
30
50
What is Hrothgar's reaction to Grendel's first attack?
He runs away in terror, knowing that he does not have what it takes to be king.
He angrily vows to destroy the monster or die trying.
He is outraged that his guards would allow something like this to happen.
He sits stricken and helpless, staring at the destruction.
For how long does Grendel terrorize the Danes?
six months
one year
five years
twelve years
What object in the mead hall is Grendel unable to approach?
the altar
Hrothgar's throne
the queen's jeweled goblet
the golden cross
What do Hrothgar's counselors try to do to stop Grendel?
make offerings to idols at pagan shrines
advise Hrothgar to move to a new place far away from Grendel
write to Beowulf to ask for assistance
offer Grendel treasure as a bribe to stop
What is the religion of the poet who wrote Beowulf?
Hellenic (worships Greek gods)
Asatro (worships Norse gods)
Jewish
Christian
