Beowulf kills Grendel's mother with what?

Hrunting, the magic sword forged by giants

What happens to Grendel?

Beowulf rips his arm off, and he retreats to his cave to die.

Beowulf rips his arm off, and they roast Grendel for dinner.

Grendel wins and takes Beowulf back to his cave as a captive.

Grendel dies in the banquet hall.

Why did Beowulf refuse to use armor and a sword to fight the first monster?

He wanted a fair and honorable fight.

He was super strong and wanted to prove it.

The second monster that attacks Hrothgar

What are kennings in Beowulf?

Descriptive phrases used in place of a noun

Rhyming words used for poetic effect

A word that looks like it sounds

Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Which of the following is an example of a kenning in Beowulf?

"Bright as the sun" for a warrior

"Swift as a cheetah" for a horse

"Tall as a mountain" for a giant

Before he leaves Grendel's mother's lair, what does Beowulf do?

He cuts off Grendel's head as a trophy

He cuts off Grendel's mother's head as a trophy

Which of the following best describes Wiglaf's attitude towards the other soldiers who abandon Beowulf before his battle with the dragon?

He thinks their actions are disgraceful and unforgivable.

He believes the other soldiers are justified in their actions.

While he disagrees with their actions, he does not pass judgment on them.

What happens to Beowulf at the end of the poem? What is his desire?

He dies battling the dragon and his last desire is that a tall tower be built in his memory.

He lives happily ever after and desires more wealth.

He leaves because he sees blood in the water and he now desires peace.

He goes off to fight another monster because he desires another victory.

What does the kenning "water witch" imply about Grendel's mother?

She lives at the bottom of a lake

How does Beowulf plan to fight the dragon?

with armor, chain mail, sword and shield

Drag the labels that are true about Wiglaf.

leaves Beowulf to fight without him

stays instead of leaving Beowulf

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How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

Rips his arm off

Chops his head off

Cuts him open from the crotch to the chin

Beats his head against the wall

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the monster that Beowulf fights in the first battle?

Grendel

Hrothgar

Herot

Grendel's mother

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the prevailing theme in Beowulf?

The struggle between good and evil

The pursuit of wealth and power

The importance of family and friendship

The exploration of human emotions

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the mead hall that Grendel terrorizes?

Beowulf

Grendel

Hrothgar

Herot

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the monster that Beowulf fights in the second battle?

Grendel

Hrothgar

Herot

Grendel's mother

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the hero in Beowulf?

Hrothgar

Grendel

Beowulf

Herot

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the hero's homeland?

Sweden

Denmark

England

Geatland

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Beowulf Q

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

What is the name of the monster that Beowulf fights in the first battle?

What is the prevailing theme in Beowulf?

What is the name of the mead hall that Grendel terrorizes?

Who is the monster that Beowulf fights in the second battle?

What is the name of the hero in Beowulf?

What is the name of the hero's homeland?

Where does the final battle with Grendel take place?

Beowulf defeats Grendel by _____.

Who was the King of the Danes?

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