Beowulf-The Battle with Grendel

When does Grendel attack?

• Only in the morning because he is hungry
• Only at night while the men are sleeping
• All day long - he's not picky!
• Trick question - he doesn't attack, he's a gentle creature

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How does Grendel respond to the realization that Beowulf will challenge his fighting skills?

• joyously

• excitedly

• fearfully

• indifferently

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What weapon does Beowulf say he will use to fight Grendel?

• His sword

• A trap

• A shield

• No weapon, only his hands

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What did Beowulf do to win the battle with Grendel?

• Ripped off Grendel's head

• Ripped off Grendel's arm

• Cut Grendel in half

• Stabbed Grendel in the chest

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How does Grendel die?

• Beowulf and his warriors slay the monster with their swords.

• Beowulf beheads him.

• Beowulf stabs the sword in the heart.

• Beowulf rips off his arm and Grendel bleeds to death

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The final battle between Beowulf and Grendel happened

• in Grendel's cave

• in Beowulf's mead hall

• in Hrothgard's mead hall

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Who is Hrothgar?

• King of the Danes

• King of Beowulf

• King of Scandinavia

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What does Beowulf hang as a symbol of his strength and bravery?

• Grendel's head
• Grendel's sword
• Grendel's foot
• Grendel's arm
  

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