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English- Beowulf
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10th Grade
10/22/2008

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Where does Beowulf come from? Who is the King?
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Beowulf comes from Geats/Southern Sweeden and the King is Higlac.
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Who is Healfdane's sone?
Definition
Hrothgar
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Was Beowulf asked to go to Denmkark, or did he volunteer?
Definition
He volunteered.
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What is Beowulf's Father's name?
Definition
Edgetho
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What are the adventurous or heroic thing Beowulf tells Hrothgar when the meet?
Definition
1. I drove 5 great giantsins, chases all of that from the earth 2. Swam the blackness of the night hunting monsters out of the ocean 3. Rise from war.
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What does Beowulf tells Hrothgar to do with his remains?
Definition
Send his hammered mail of his armor to Higlac and return the inheritance he had got from Hrethel.
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Why did Unferth challenge Beowulf, and why was it out of line?
Definition
Unferth challenged Beouwulf because of jealosy. It was out of line because he was lower class.
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Who did Beowulf challenge in a swimming match? Who won?
Definition
He challenged Brecca, and Beowulf won.
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Where does Brecca come from, what is the name of his tribe?
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He comes from Southern Norway and Brondings his is tribe.
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What excuse does Beowulf give for Ungerh's impertinence?
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Drunk ("face hot with ale")
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What Anglo-Saxon, or pagan lief does Beowulf say frees im from the sea monster?
Definition
Fate
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After his sea adventures where does Beowulf land?
Definition
On Finnish soil
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What sin does Unferth commit?
Definition
He murdered his brothers
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What does Hrothgar grant to Beowulf for ridding Herot of Grendel?
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Ship to sail home with treasures and Herot.
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Why was Grendel able to find his way to Herot easily in the dark?
Definition
He had been there before.
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Why was Grendel able to find his way to Herot easily in the dark?
Definition
He had been there before.
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In the section, the battle with Grendel, when Grendel comes, what is his reception?
Definition
Many sleeping warriors and soldiers and Beowulf- a stong hearted wakeful sleeper.
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How mant geats did Grendle kill before Beowulf?
Definition
One (1)
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What is the only thing that could destroy Herot?
Definition
Fire
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After the battle, what did the Danes hang on the walls of Herot?
Definition
The monster's arm, claw,a nd shoulder, and all.
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Where did Grendel escape to die?
Definition
His den- His miserable hole at the bottom of the marsh.
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What is one kenning for Grendel?
Definition
Shepherd of evil, guardian of crim (line # 325)
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What is one kenning for Beowulf?
Definition
Mightly protector of men (line # 366)
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In the Battle with Grendel, what is a Christian emement?
Definition
Screames of the Almighty enemy
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In the Battle with Grende, what is a Pagan element?
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But fate, that night, intended Grendel to gnaw the broken bones of his lat human supper.
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Who is Grendel's father?
Definition
No one knew him- if he had one.
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Who is speaking in the section of The Monster's Lair?
Definition
Hrothgar
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How does one get to Grendel's mother's lair?
Definition
No one has seen it.
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Would a wounded stag die on the shore of the lake?
Definition
Evil lies in it (Grendel's mother)
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What is Beowulf's reward for killing Grendel's mother?
Definition
Twisted Gold, heaped up ancient treasure.
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Why would Beowulf give Unferth his sword?
Definition
Beowulf was a bigger man, he was willing to forgive Unferth.
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Where did Grendel;s mother take Beowulf?
Definition
Battle hall, Grendel's Mother's Lair.
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Why was Beowulf sword unable to hurt Grendel's mother?
Definition
It was a sword of a good person- "Discoverd that no sword could slice her skin."
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Why couldn't Grendel's mother's blade pierce Beowulf's armor?
Definition
The armor was made with a special king of magic.
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What weapon did Beowulf use to Kill Gredel's mother?
Definition
A sword of a giant.
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Whaas Beowulf's finial act before teturing to Herot?
Definition
Struck of Grendel's head.
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Whydid the Danes not wail for Beowulf to come back?
Definition
They thought he was dead, killed by Grendel's mother.
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Why did the blade of the giant's sword dissolve?
Definition
It dissolved in Grendel's steaming blood, the blood was so wvil it was like acid.
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What did Beowulf do when he entered Herot?
Definition
They carried Grendel;s skull in. He carried the trophy by the hair
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In the Last Battle, in lines 635- 673 what do they say about Beowulf's character?
Definition
He has no shame, and he will face his enemy's he is a brave man.
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What weapon did Beowulf use against the dragon?
Definition
A sword.
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Did Beowlf's Pagan luck run out.
Definition
Yes
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Who was Beowulf's "kin" that stayed behind?
Definition
Wiglaf- Westan's Son.
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What happens to the dragon?
Definition
It dies
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What does Wiglaf do to Beowulf after bringing him hte treasure?
Definition
Sprinkles water on him.
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What is Beowulf's lat request?
Definition
1. Lead my people, help them 2. Have the Brave Geates build me a tomb 3. Burn my body by the water's edge 4. Call tpwer Beowulf so sailors can see.
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What do the gifts that Beowulf gives Wiglaf signigy?
Definition
The golden necklace signifies the eternal rule. The Rings Bestowing the kingdom.
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