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Beowulf

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  • What will your first graded assignment be?
    An essay on a character in Beowulf
  • What type of poem is Beowulf?
    An epic
  • What is the division between the first half of the poem and the second?
    Beowulf's youth and age
  • How does Beowulf die?
    A bite from the venomous dragon
  • Is Beowulf a hero or not? Defend your answer with at least 2 examples.
    (teacher's choice)
  • What values does the story of Beowulf demonstrate?
    loyalty, bravery, warrior code, etc.
  • Who is the author of Beowulf?
    There is no known author because it was an orally shared poem.
  • True or false: Beowulf dies after killing the dragon and distributing its treasure
    true
  • Where does Beowulf stick Grendel's arm?
    On the roof of the mead hall
  • Who is described as "“[m]alignant by nature”
    Grendel
  • How many years did Grendel terrorize Hrothgar?
    "Twelve winters of grief for Hrothgar, king/ Of the Danes"
  • Which biblical murderer is Grendel a descendant of?
    Cain
  • Who gets into a boasting match with Beowulf?
    Unferth
  • Where does Grendel's mother live?
    In a 'mere
  • For how many years is Beowulf king before he fights the dragon?
    50
  • When, approximately, was Beowulf composed?
    8th century AD
  • What are some traits of epic poems? Name at least 2
    Long, narrative, larger than life heroes, starts in media res, embodies societal values
  • What is the use of rhythm in Beowulf?
    It makes it easier to memorize/recite
  • Which watery feat of strength does Beowulf accomplish before his first fight with Grendel?
    He beats Breca in a swimming match
  • What is alliteration?
    The repetition of consonant sounds
  • What did Katie say she was looking for at the start of the class?
    her cap
  • What is given as a possible motivation for Grendel murdering so many of Hrothgar's men?
    He is jealous of their fun
  • Which three monsters must Beowulf fight?
    Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon
  • What is a kenning?
    A compound word that's also a metaphor
  • Who is the king of the Danes?
    Hrothgar
  • Why does Beowulf agree to fight Grendel?
    For treasure and fame
  • Who is the only warrior brave enough to help Beowulf fight the dragon?
    Wiglaf
  • What word did Katie go to the window and say?
    Encroyable
  • What does Hrothgar warn Beowulf not to give into?
    Pride
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