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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
What is the name of the Monster?
Grendel
Which three monsters must Beowulf fight?
Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon
Where does Grendel's mother live?
In an underwater cave, lair
What type of poem is Beowulf?
An epic, heroic 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
Why does Beowulf agree to fight Grendel?
For treasure and fame, to pay back Hrotgar's help to his father
What is alliteration?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of a word
Is Beowulf a hero or not? Defend your answer with at least 2 examples.
(teacher's choice)
What is a kenning?
A compound word that's also a metaphor
For how many years is Beowulf king before he fights the dragon?
50
How does Beowulf die?
A bite from the venomous dragon
