| How does Hrothgar know of Beowulf? | Hrothgar was friends with Beowulf’s father |
| Where does Grendel come from? | He is spawned from slime.He is descendant of Cain.He is from a hell on earth. |
| How many men can Grendel scoop up in one hand? | 30 |
| When does Grendel attack Herot hall? | Late at night |
| Why is Grendel seeking revenge on mankind? | He was banished from God and is seeking to create evil |
| How many men does Beowulf take with him to battle Grendel? | 14 |
| Who welcomes Beowulf back to Denmark, land of the Danes? | Beowulf’s cousin, Hyglac |
| Why does Wulfgar tell Beowulf not to take his sword/weapons in to meet Hrothgar? | Hrothgar might think Beowulf is attacking the Danes, to show respect |
| True or False: Beowulf believes that fate will control who wins the battle between Grendel and himself. | True |
| True or False: Beowulf promises the Danes that he will either kill Grendel or die in the battle himself | True |
| As Beowulf prepares to battle Grendel, why does he allow Grendel to kill one man first? | Beowulf is making his plan of action |
| Who does the author of Beowulf call “that shepherd of evil, that guardian of crime?” | Grendel |
| How does Beowulf conquer Grendel? | Beowulf tears off Grendel’s arm, and he bleeds to death |
| Who is “that mighty protector of men?” | Beowulf |
| True or False: Beowulf uses a sword to defeat Grendel in battle | False |
| What “trophy of battle” does Beowulf bring back from his battle with Grendel? | Grendel’s arm |
| What is Beowulf’s second challenge from the Danes? | Kill Grendel’s mother |
| Briefly describe Grendel’s mother | Very strong, sea witch,a cave underneath a lake, fiery flame lake |
| Who/what is Hrunting? | Beowulf’s sword |
| True or False: Beowulf’s sword can cut through Gendel’s mother’s neck | False |
| True or False: Magic plays a part in Beowulf’s success in the battle against Grendel’s mother | True |
| What does Beowulf carry back to King Hrothgar? | Grendel’s head and the hilt of the jeweled sword |
| How many years pass between the battle with Grendel’s mother and the battle with the dragon? | 50 years |
| True or False: The dragon’s breath melts Beowulf’s shield | True |
| Who is the only warrior who shows Beowulf loyalty? | Wiglaf |
| What does Beowulf request to be done for his funeral? | That he be buried in a tomb |
Beowulf Short Answer Questions
February 24, 2020