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1. Who is the hero of the epic poem Beowulf?
Beowulf
What kingdom does Beowulf come from?
Geatland
Who is the king of the Danes when Beowulf arrives to help them?
Hrothgar
What monster terrorizes King Hrothgar’s hall?
Grendel
Where does Grendel’s mother live?
An underwater lake
What does Beowulf use to kill Grendel?
His bare hands
What finally kills Grendel?
Bleeding to death
What weapon does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel’s mother?
A giant’s sword found in the lair
What ultimately kills the dragon in the final battle?
Wiglaf’s sword
Who stays with Beowulf during his final battle?
Wiglaf
The hall built by Hrothgar for his warriors.
Heorot
The monster who seeks revenge for her son’s death.
Grendel’s mother
The final enemy Beowulf battles before he dies.
The dragon
The trophy Beowulf displays in Heorot after defeating Grendel. He hangs it in the hall as proof of victory.
Grendel’s arm
