Grendel and Herot Quiz

Who is Hrothgar?

• A powerful monster

• King of the Danes

• A demon who haunts the moors

• An ancient ancestor of Grendel

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What is Herot?

• A pair of monsters descended from Cain

• A wooden, large mead hall

• A powerful monster

• A demon who haunts the moors

Which of the following best describes Grendel?

• A powerful monster with great claws

• A king of the Danes

• A wooden, large mead hall

• A happy man enjoying music

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What irritates Grendel and becomes his motive for attacking Herot?

• The men are happy and enjoy music

• The mead hall is empty

• He is a king of the Danes

• He is a powerful monster

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How does Grendel attack Herot?

• He attacks during the day

• He sneaks up at night

• He sends a message of truce

• He builds a new mead hall

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Name a specific ancient ancestor of Grendel.

• Hrothgar

• Herot

• Cain

• A powerful monster

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What happens to Herot after Grendel's attacks?

• It becomes a place of celebration

• It stays empty for years

• It is rebuilt immediately

• It is protected by a truce

Which of the following is NOT a description of Grendel?

• A demon who haunts the moors

• A king of the Danes

• Spawned by a pair of monsters

• Has great claws

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What is the primary activity that takes place in Herot?

• Men meet, celebrate, eat, and sleep

• Monsters gather to plan attacks

• Kings hold court

• Warriors train for battle

What is Grendel's relationship to Cain?

• Grendel is Cain's brother

• Grendel is descended from Cain

• Grendel is Cain's enemy

• Grendel is unrelated to Cain

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