Beowulf Section 1- Grendel

What is Hrothgar's reaction to Grendel's first attack?

• He runs away in terror, knowing that he does not have what it takes to be king.

• He angrily vows to destroy the monster or die trying.

• He is outraged that his guards would allow something like this to happen.

• He sits stricken and helpless, staring at the destruction.

What does Hrothgar call his mead hall?

• Hrunting

• Wyrd

• Heorot

• Barrow

Which character is "The King of the Danes"?

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

• Cain

• Beowulf

What is the religion of the poet who wrote Beowulf?

• Hellenic (worships Greek gods)

• Asatro (worships Norse gods)

• Jewish

• Christian

How many men does Grendel grab and rush off with on his first night of terror?

• 2

• 10

• 30

• 50

What do Hrothgar's counselors try to do to stop Grendel?

• make offerings to idols at pagan shrines

• advise Hrothgar to move to a new place far away from Grendel

• write to Beowulf to ask for assistance

• offer Grendel treasure as a bribe to stop

Where does Grendel typically roam?

• the bottom of the sea

• tunnels and caves within the mountains

• the marches, heaths, and fens

• crowded cities

Who was Grendel's famous Biblical ancestor?

• Jacob

• Cain

• King David

• Joseph

For how long does Grendel terrorize the Danes?

• six months

• one year

• five years

• twelve years

What object in the mead hall is Grendel unable to approach?

• the altar

• Hrothgar's throne

• the queen's jeweled goblet

• the golden cross