| What was the name of the hall in which Beowulf and Grendel battled? | Heorot |
| Why does Beowulf put aside his weapons and armor? | Grendel fights without weapons, so Beowulf chooses to do the same. |
| Why do so many people gather at Heorot the next morning after the battle? | They want to see the path of the monster’s footprints to his den. |
| Why are the weapons of Beowulf’s warriors ineffective against Grendel? | Grendel puts magic spells on the weapons so that they cannot hurt him. |
| Which of the following best reveals the cultural value of loyalty in Beowulf? | Beowulf’s men fight with him despite their belief that they will fail. |
| Which word describes the manner in which Grendel enters Heorot? | violently |
| Which of the following is a symbol of Beowulf’s victory over the monster Grendel? | Grendel’s claw |
| n lines 685686, Beowulf says, “may the Divine Lord / in His wisdom grant the glory of victory / to whichever side He sees fit.” Which characteristic of the epic hero does this quotation exemplify? | The hero believes in and receives supernatural aid. |
| Why does Grendel wail in lines 781789? | He has been mortally injured. |
| How many of Beowulf’s men is Grendel able to kill? | one |
Beowulf
February 21, 2020