Beowulf Flashcard

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What does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel?

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His bare hands

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What does Beowulf hang as a trophy following the battle with Grendel?

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Grendel's arm

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How does Beowulf finally defeat Grendel's mother?

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He cuts her head off with a giant's sword

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Before he leaves Grendel's mother's lair, what does Beowulf do?

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He cuts off Grendel's head as a trophy

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What does Beowulf wear to protect himself from Grendel's mother's attacks?

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Chainmail armor

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How many years does Grendel terrorize the Danes?

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12

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Beowulf was known to have the strength of how many men?

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30

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Who stayed loyal to Beowulf after he was defeated and killed the dragon?

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Wiglaf

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

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True

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Grendel is a demon who is descended from what biblical character? Options: Abel, Abraham, Cain, Moses

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Cain