Beowulf Cantos 11-25

What is the significance of fate in Beowulf's encounter with Grendel?

• Beowulf relies on strength.

• Beowulf leaves fate to determine the outcome of the battle.

• Beowulf is faithful and prays to the gods for victory.

What trophy does Beowulf take from Grendel and place on display?

• Grendel's head.

• Grendel's arm.

• Grendel's leg.

Of whom does the thane sing about in relation to Beowulf?

• Hrothgar

• Unferth

• Siegmund

How does Hrothgar react when he sees Grendel’s arm? Choose two options.

• Fear

• Astonishment

• Gratitude

• Anger

What is the condition of Herot after Beowulf’s battle with Grendel?

• Destroyed except for his door.

• Destroyed except for his roof.

• Destroyed except for his floor.

The bard sings about a battle between what two groups of people?

• Frisians and the Danes.

• Frisians and the Norse.

• Danes and the Norse.

Why does Welthow ask Hrothgar to be gracious and kind towards the Geats?

• Because the Geats have saved them.

• Because the Geats may attack them.

• Because they are relatives.

What do the warriors do before they go to sleep?

• • They put their swords under the pillows.

• They hang their helmets, shields and spears on the walls.

• They set surveillance shifts to be ready for battle.

Why did Grendel’s mother go to Herot?

• • Because she wanted to scare Beowulf.

• Because she wanted to speak with Beowulf.

• Because she wanted revenge.

According to Hrothgar, what strange sight can be seen at night on the moor?

• A dark monstruos shape.

• A silver lightning.

• A fearful wonder.