| Why does Grendel attack Herot? | He hears the singing of God, who is his enemy |
| How does the lieutenant recognize Beowulf as a hero? | Gives him Beowulf his sword |
| What body part does Beowulf remove from Grendel | arm |
| What does Beowulf say to the warriors when they try to come to his aid when fighting Grendel? | He has it under control |
| What does Hrothgar give Beowulf? | Embroidered banner, breast mail and helmet, a sword, an embossed ridge, and eight horses with gold bridles. |
| Who is Esher? | Esher is the best friend of Hrothgar who Grendel’s mother captured while she attacked Herot in revenge of her son’s murder |
| Where is the lake like at Grendel’s dam? | In a swamp, underground |
| What does Unferth give Beowulf? | ancestral sword, Hrunting, |
| How does Beowulf kill Grendel’s mother? | severs her head off |
| What two things does Beowulf present to Hrothgar? | Grendel’s head and the sword hilt |
Beowulf Quiz
February 25, 2020