Beowulf Flashcard

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Who was the King of the Danes?

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Hrothgar

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How did Beowulf and his men get to Denmark?

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By ship

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What is the name of the place Beowulf came from? Options: Heorot, Geatland, Britain, Ireland

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Geatland

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Grendel terrorized the Danes for over _____________.

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12 years, twelve years, 12years, 12y, 12 y

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How many men did Beowulf take with him from Geatland?

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14

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Adjectives that BEST describe Beowulf's character: Arrogant and Reckless, Courageous yet Terrified, Narcissistic and Malevolent, Confident yet Powerful

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Confident yet Powerful

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Who attacked whom first? Options: Grendel attacked Beowulf first, Beowulf attacked Grendel first, Both clashed at the same time, Neither attacked first

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Grendel attacked Beowulf first

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How did Grendel feel when he first clashed with Beowulf?

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Concerned

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Quailed: "The captain of evil discovered himself in a handgrip harder than anything he had ever encountered in any man on the face of the earth. Every bone in his body quailed and recoiled, but he could not escape."

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Feel or show fear

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What does Beowulf take when he defeats Grendel?

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His arm