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