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What is the oldest surviving English poem?
Beowulf
In what language was Beowulf originally written in?
Old English
What are the 8 Critical Lenses?
Spiritual Lens, Psychoanalytical Lens, Feminist or Gender Lens, Historical Lens, Race Lens, Marxist Lens, Reader Response Lens, New Criticism Lens
What is the name of the hall that King Hrothgar built?
Heorot
How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
Rips his arms off
Which character is angry that her son was murdered?
Grendel's mom
Which character kills Beowulf?
the dragon
What does Beowulf leave to his people?
The dragon's treasure
Grendel is connected to this Biblical person.
Cain
What are the characteristics of an Epic Hero?
Extraordinary strength, Bravery and courage, Hunger for glory, Desire to protect people, Courageous
Why can Grendel not touch Hrothgar's throne?
It is protected by God
How does Grendel's mother die?
She is beheaded
Why did Unferth bring up Beowulf's swimming match against Brecca?
He's jealous, to bring down Beowulf's boast and point out his impulsiveness and foolhardiness
What does the elegy at the end say about Beowulf?
He was kind, generous, and eager to earn praise
True or False: Beowulf prefers to fight alone.
True
What religion does the poem say is misguided?
Paganism
