| Who is the king after Hilgac? | Herdred |
| How does Hilgac die? | Battle with the Sweds |
| What large event happens 50 years into Beowulf’s Reign? | A dragon woke and reigned terror in Geatland |
| Why did the slave steal from the Dragon? | The slave needed money |
| Why does Beowulf announce that he is going to face the dragon alone? | Beowulf thinks that is his job as king, and always fought to better himself |
| What does Beowulf’s men do as he is taking on the dragon? | Beowulf’s men run away |
| Describe how the dragon discovered the riches? | Hunting, and came across the tower |
| How does Beowulf think has brought on the wrath of the dragon? | Beowulf thinks he has a king, had broken god’s law, and the dragon brought the wrath. |
| Who is Wiglaf? | Wiglaf stayed with Beowulf while he fought the dragon |
| What prior battle experience has Wiglaf experienced? | Wiglaf has not experienced any other battle |
| Describe the effectiveness of Beowulf and Wiglaf joining forces to slay the dragon. | Wiglaf distracted the dragon, and Beowulf cut it into two |
| What is Beowulf’s dying wish? | Beowulf wishes to see the treasure |
| Describe the encounter with Beowulf and Grendel’s mother. | Beowulf was first attacked by seamonsters. |
| How effective were Beowulf’s weapons against Grendel’s mother? | None of Beowulf’s weapons had an effect |
| How does Beowulf eventually slay Grendel’s mother? | Beowulf takes a Giant-Crafted sword and slays her |
| What does Beowulf so with the body of Grendel that he finds laying in a corner of the lair? | Beowulf slices his head off to keep |
| What is happening on the surface with Hrothgar’s men while Beowulf is fighting under the lake? | They think he’s dead, and his fame is gone |
| What happens to the “magnificent sword” | Melted down like water, disappearing like ice |
| What does Beowulf take with him as souveneirs of his victory over Grendel’s mother? | Grendel’s head, and the hilt of the magnificent sword |
| How did the Dragon’s Tower come to have so many riches? | The last survivor of a noble race stored riches there |
| How does Beowulf react when he sees the treasure? | ❌ |
| What are his funeral instructions, and why? | ❌ |
| After Beowulf and the Dragon are dead, how do Beowulf’s followers react? | ❌ |
| What does Wiglaf say to Beowulf’s followers after the death of Beowulf and the Dragon? | ❌ |
| How does Grendel respond when he comes to Herot? | Very violent |
| Describe Grendel’s reaction to seeing the sleeping Geats | Grendel killed the sleeping Geats |
| Why has Grendel been exiled? | To punish him for Abel’s death |
| How long does Grendel haunt Herot? | 12 winters |
| How does Beowulf react when he hears of the plight of the Danes and Hrothgar? | He decides to sail to Danish to fight Grendel |
| What happens when Grendel reaches for Beowulf | Grendel wanted to leave but the doors were locked to go anywhere |
| Describe the struggles that ensues between Beowulf and Grendel | None of the swords pierced Grendel, and Beowulf and Grendel fought barehanded |
| What happens when Beowulf’s men when they attacked Grendel? | None of their swords can penetrate, and they were torn limb by limb. |
| What transpires at the conclusion of Grendel versus Beowulf? | Beowulf was near death by Grendel’s grasp, but Beowulf ripped his shoulder off |
| On the next morning, what is the reaction of Hrothgar’s men? | Happy and suprised |
| What trophy does Beowulf give to Hrothgar as a symbol of victory over the demons? | Grendel’s Head |
| How are Beowulf and his men recieved when they arrive on the Danish shore? | They have to explain themselves to the guards. They didn’t want spies in. |
| Why does Beowulf describe himself by recounting his heritage? | Beowulf explains his heritage with his father |
| What was Beowulf’s purpose in entering the Danish Shore? | By request of the king |
| Describe Beowulf’s boast upon meeting Hrothgar, King of the Danes. | He was bragging about his father, and how he and his men would kill Grendel |
| What one request does Beowulf make of Hrothgar? | Beowulf wants to defeat Grendel and make a trophy of him |
| If Beowulf loses the battle with Grendel, what are his instructions for after his death? | Send hammered armor to Hilgac, return inheritance to Hrethel |
Beowulf Test
February 24, 2020