Beowulf, Lines 1-300

Who is Shield Sheafson, and what is significant about his life and death?

• He is a monster that terroized the ancient Danes

• He is a renowned poet of the Danes

• He is a great king of the ancient Danes who founded their royal line

• He is a mythical god worshiped by the Danes

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Why did Grendel attack the mead-hall Heorot?

• He was jealous of the riches and treasures in the hall

• He was angered by the songs of the bards praising his demon ancestors

• He wanted to take over the kingdom of the Danes

• He was seeking revenge against Hrothgar

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How long has Grendel been terrorizing the Danes?

• One year

• Six years

• Twelve years

• Twenty years

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Who is Beowulf and why does he decide to travel to the land of the Danes?

• Beowulf is a Danish warrior who seeks to defeat Grendel

• Beowulf is the nephew of Hrothgar and seeks to claim the throne

• Beowulf is the greatest hero in the world and travels to help Hrothgar defeat Grendel

• Beowulf is a bard who wishes to sing songs about Grendel's terror

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How does the watchman react when he sees Beowulf and his crew arriving on the Danish coast?

• He attacks them immediately

• He asks them to leave immediately

• He admires their armor and courage and believes Beowulf is a noble hero

• He tries the capture them and hold them as prisoners

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What role does lineage and ancestry play in the narrative so far, particularly with characters like Shield Sheafson and Beowulf?

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How does the presence of Grendel challenge the stability and prosperity that Hrothgar's kingdom initially enjoyed under his rule?

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Analyze the significance of Beowulf's decision to travel from his own realm to help Hrothgar and the Danes. What does this reveal about his character and the values of the society in which he lives?

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