Beowulf
What project does Hrothgar order undertaken to ensure his fame? What is the name of that construction project?
The takes on herot. Meathall
What king does Beowulf serve? Why does Beowulf leave this king to help out Hrothgar? What qualification or achievements does Beowulf have that make him suitable for fighting Grendel ?
King Higlac. Beowulf wants to get honor. He's the best there is. He had super human strength and heroic actions
How long does Grendel haunt Heorot until Beowulf comes to help the Danes?
12 Years heorot is haunted by Grendel
How many warriors does Grendel eat on the first night he attacks heorot?
30 men
What does the bard sing about inside the hall early in the narrative? Why does this anger Grendel ?
Ancient beginnings creation. Itangers Grendel because he is reminded of God which god songs anger him
According to the summary of excerpted material, how long does Beowulf rule as king over the Geats
Beowulf rules over the Geats for many years
When Beowulf fights Grendel, what special weapon does he use to dispatch the monster
Beowulf uses his bare hands
According to the summary of excerpted material what arouses the dragons wrath and lures it from its lair to attack men.
Goblit stole the dragons treasure
According to the story, from what famous person does Grendel trace his monstrous lineage?
Grendel is a descendant of Cain. Cain killed able and angered god. Grendel graces Cain wicked was in his lineage. God cursed the both of them.
What decoration or trophy does Beowulf stick on a spike over the entry-way to herot
Grendel's arm
Who comes to avenge Grendel's death
Grendel's mom
What punishment does Wiglaf order for those men who fled from the scene of the battle ?
He buries the treasure and gives no gold to the geats
What does Beowulf do to Grendel that mortally wounds the monster?
He rips his armor off
After Beowulf appoints Wiglaf king, what is Beowulf last dying request? What does he ask to be done with his body when it comes to the burial ?
He wants the treasure to be given to the people of Herot, acting like a light house
What is the one thing in the mead-hall Grendel is unable to touch or yin ?
Hrothgar throne can't be touched by Grendel( protected by god)
Where does the dragon makes it's Lair
In a cave- lair
Grendel's mother kills whom in retaliation for her sons death
She kills Hrothgars best friend
Where does Grendel mother live
She lives at the bottom of a lake ; underwater cave and lair
What typical activities do the people engage in at this place hrothgar makes ?
They Party, eat, talk ; tells tales
Who loans Beowulf a sword initially t go fight for Grendel Mother
Unferth loans Beowulf a sword
What is Unferths reaction to Beowulf showing up to save the day? How does he challenge Beowulf?
Unferth was jealous of Beowulf, he tried to make beowulf seem unfit because he lost a battle before. Makes him look like a boastful fool
Who is the one warrior that remains loyal to Beowulf when the other geats run away?
Wiglaf is loyal to Beowulf