| Why can’t other warriors help Beowulf when he fights Grendel? | No Weapon or blade can hurt Grendel. |
| How does Hrothgar reward Beowulf for defeating Grendel? | He gives him gilded helmet, an embroidered banner, and 8 horses. |
| Why does Grendel’s mother attack Herot? | She seeks revenge for her sons death. |
| Who is Esher? | Hrothgar’s best counselor and overseer of the country. |
| What does Hrothgar ask Beowulf to do once Esher died? | Proceed after Grendel’s mother and kill her |
| What does Unferth give Beowulf and why? | He gives him an ancient sword (Hrunting) because it had never failed anyone who used it |
| How does Beowulf defeat Grendel’s mom? | He uses a sword he finds on the wall to slit her neck and kill her |
| What does Beowulf do before swimming back to land? What does Hrothgar and the other warriors think happened? | He decapitates Grendel. The others think Beowulf has died because they see blood surface. |
| What does Beowulf give Hrothgar after killing Grendel’s mother? | He gives him the swords hilt and Grendel’s head. |
| What does Hrothgar warn Beowulf about in his speech? | He tells him not to be prideful because he too will one day die. |
Beowulf Reading Check 2
February 25, 2020