Beowulf Test Review

What is Grendel described as?

• A wise and aged ruler

• A demon descended from Cain

• The hero in the story

• The strongest warrior

He is the father figure to Beowulf.

• Hrothgar

• Danes

• Grendel

• Dragon

This loyal friend to Beowulf inherits Beowulf's kingdom.

• Wiglaf

• Wealthow

• Aeschere

• Unferth

Danish warrior who challenges Beowulf's ability.

• Wiglaf

• Wealthow

• Aeschere

• Unferth

Hrothgar's friend and advisor killed by an avenging monster.

• Wiglaf

• Wealthow

• Aeschere

• Unferth

The OG of Danish kings.

• Hrothgar

• Wealthow

• Shield Sheafson

• Beowulf

Lives in the swamps and seeks to avenge her son's death.

• Wiglaf

• Wealthow

• Aeschere

• Grendel's mother

Mortally wounds Beowulf before it dies in the final battle.

• Grendel

• Dragon

• Aeschere

• Grendel's mother

Hrothgar's queen who considers Beowulf as a son after he defeats their enemies.

• Wiglaf

• Wealthow

• Aeschere

• Beowulf

Who/what is Herot?

• King of the Danes

• King of the Geats

• A drinking hall

• A great sword