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Who is the author of Beowulf?
There is no known author because it was an orally shared poem.
Who is the king of the Danes?
Hrothgar
Which biblical murderer is Grendel a descendant of?
Cain
What is given as a possible motivation for Grendel murdering so many of Hrothgar's men?
He is jealous of their fun
Who is described as "“[m]alignant by nature”
Grendel
Which three monsters must Beowulf fight?
Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon
Which watery feat of strength does Beowulf accomplish before his first fight with Grendel?
He beats Breca in a swimming match
What is the division between the first half of the poem and the second?
Beowulf's youth and age
Where does Grendel's mother live?
In a 'mere
What type of poem is Beowulf?
An epic
Who is the only warrior brave enough to help Beowulf fight the dragon?
Wiglaf
True or false: Beowulf dies after killing the dragon and distributing its treasure
true
What does Hrothgar warn Beowulf not to give into?
Pride
Why does Beowulf agree to fight Grendel?
For treasure and fame
Who gets into a boasting match with Beowulf?
Unferth
What is alliteration?
The repetition of consonant sounds
