Beowulf Review

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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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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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Beowulf was originally written in which language?

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Old English.

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How many years does Grendel terrorize the Danes?

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12 years.

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What does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel?

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His bare hands.

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Who is the main antagonist in the epic poem Beowulf?

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Grendel.

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What is the significance of Beowulf's battles?

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They represent the struggle between good and evil.

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What type of literary work is Beowulf?

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An epic poem.

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What is the role of fate in Beowulf?

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Fate is a guiding force that influences the characters' destinies.

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What is a key theme in Beowulf?

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Heroism and the importance of reputation.