| A | B |
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| He becomes king of the Geats after his uncle dies. | Beowulf |
| demon descendant of Cain | Grendel |
| He succeeds Beowulf as king of Geatland. | Wiglaf |
| The king of the Danes | Hrothgar |
| Beowulf's uncle and the king of the Geats. | Higlac |
| FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE? The ship foamed through the sea like a bird. | SIMILE |
| A two word metaphor used in Old English | Kenning |
| What are the two settings in Beowulf? | Denmark (Daneland) and Geatland (Sweden) |
| What are the two types of beliefs in the story? | Pagan and Christian |
| PAGAN or CHRISTIAN? But Beowulf / Longed only for fame, leaped back / Into battle. | Pagan |
| A long narrative poem about a hero | Epic |
| A quality highly valued in the Anglo Saxon culture. | Loyalty |
| The only warrior who helped Beowulf kill the dragon. | Wiglaf |
| Why was the battle with the dragon more difficult for Beowulf? | He was 50 years older. |
| Which group left the lake, believing Grendel's mother killed Beowulf? | The Danes |
| This Dane questioned Beowulf's abilities. | Unferth |
| What does Unferth give to Beowulf? | Hrunting, his sword |
| Who was Beowulf's father? | Edgetho |
| The father of Wiglaf | Wexstan |
| What weapon does Beowulf use to fight Grendel? | His bare hands |
| What weapon does Beowulf use to fight Grendel's mother? | A sword made by giants |
| Why don't weapons hurt Grendel? | Grendel put a curse on them. |
| Why does Beowulf volunteer to fight Grendel? | To repay a debt for his father and become famous. |
| Why does Grendel attack and kill men in Denmark at Herot Hall? | He resents being alone; he hates their happiness. |
| Where does Beowulf fight Grendel and Grendel's mother? | Denmark |
| Where does Beowulf fight the dragon? | Geatland |
| Why is Herot closed for 12 years? | King Hrothgar orders it after Grendel's attacks. |
| What was Herot like when Grendel attacked? | Very quiet because everyone was asleep. |
| What protected Beowulf from being killed by Grendel's mother? | His mail shirt |
| What happens to the treasure taken from the dragon's lair? | It was buried with Beowulf's ashes. |
| Why did Wiglaf denounce the Geatland Warriors? | They deserted Beowulf when he fought the dragon. |
| What does Beowulf bring back from the battle with Grendel's mother? | Grendel's head and the hilt of the giant sword |
| Why does Beowulf believe he was able to defeat Grendel's mother? | God helped him |
| According to Beowulf, this is the only thing that survives death. | Glory |
| What equipment does Beowulf take to fight Grendel's mother? | He wears his chain mail and helmet, and takes Hrunting |
| What made the gift of "hrunting" significant? | It had never failed anyone in battle |
| How does Beowulf eventually kill Grendel's mother? | He uses a sword made by giants and cuts her head off. |
| What is going on at the surface while Beowulf fights Grendel's mother? | The men see blood and believe Beowulf is dead. |
| What happens to "hrunting"? | He tossed the sword aside because it was useless in the battle. |
| What does Beowulf say to Hrothgar before he fights Grendel? | He boasts of his strength and victories |
| How does Unferth insult Beowulf? | He questions his ability because of the swimming contest he lost with Brecca. |
| How many of Beowulf's men did it take to carry Grendel's head? | Four men |
| What is different about the last battle? | Beowulf claims fate will decide who wins. |
| Where does the last battle take place? | Geatland |
| PAGAN or CHRISTIAN? "God must decide who will be given to death's cold grip. | Christian |
| A trophy Beowulf took to Hrothgar. | Grendel's head |
| "In Medias Res | the plot begins in the middle of things |
| Invoking a Muse | Calling on a supernatural force to help tell the story |
| Characteristic of an EPIC related to word choice. | Elevated Style |
| Characteristic of an EPIC related to the hero. | Valorous Deeds (extraordinary qualities) |
| Characteristic of an EPIC related to the protagonist | Noble or semi-divine birth,sets out on a quest, a dangerous journey |
| Characteristic of an EPIC related to characters | Monsters, deities that may watch over the hero |
| Antagonists in Beowulf | Grendel, Grendel's mother, the dragon |
| Magical qualities of Beowulf | Can swim for days, breathe a long time underwater, superhuman strength |
| Meaning of BEO and WULF | Bear and Wolf |
| EPIC | Long, narrative poem about a hero |
| A traveling minstrel that captivated audiences with long narrative poems | Scops |
