Beowulf Review

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother?

What saved his life during the battle?

How do the 12 men honor Beowulf?

Why does the poet/scop take so much time to describe Beowulf and his m en?

Who does Grendel's mother kill?

What type of weapon can kill Grendel?

What does Beowulf do with Grendel's arm and shoulder?

How many battles are described in the story?

Why did the watchman question Beowulf?

What does Hrothgar offer to Beowulf if he fights Grendel's mother?

How many men were killed that first night?

What happens to the blade after Beowulf cuts off Grendel's head?

How many die when Grendel arrives that night?

How many men did it take to carry the head?

How many men did Beowulf take with him to visit Denmark?

What type of allusion is the monster's parentage?

Whom did Hrothgar rule?

What does Beowulf take with him when he leaves the monster's lair?

What is the one thing Grendel did not touch?

What is the setting of Beowulf?

What does Beowulf request be done to honor him?

Who is the only man to stay and help Beowulf?

Where does Hrothgar tell Beowulf that Grendel lived?

Who becomes king when Beowulf dies?

Why does Beowulf take weapons with him into his last battle?