Beowulf: A New Telling Chapter 9 & 10

What is the fen?

• A beautiful forest

• A big, stinky swamp

• A desert

Why is Beowulf's best weapon himself?

• He has faith in himself

• He is very strong

• He doesn't have a sword

What is hanging on a tree over a pool in the fen?

• Unferth's head

• Grendel's arm

• Aeschere's head

What does Beowulf tell his men before he dives into the pool?

• Come search for me in two days

• Dive in with me

• Don't risk your lives for me

What does Beowulf do at the end of chapter 9?

• He takes a nap

• He jumps in he pool

• He kisses Wealtheow

What did Beowulf use in the pool to breathe?

• A snorkel

• Blood bubbles

• Caves

What does Grendel's mother drag Beowulf into?

• A web

• A lake

• Her den

Why does Grendel's mom stop laughing?

• She senses quiet strength in Beowulf

• She starts coughing

• She dies

Why isn't Beowulf afraid of Grendel's mother?

• He has strong wrists

• He thinks she is weak

• He knows himself

What happens to Grendel's mother at the end of chapter 10?

• She kills Beowulf

• She dies

• She laughs