Beowulf Quiz Prep

When does the setting of the story take place?

Beowulf is _____ in length:

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel's Mother?

Hrothgar's wife and Queen:

One of the themes in the story, and what Beowulf claims will decide the winner of his battle with Grendel:

Who is the author of Beowulf?

Name of Beowulf's tribe:

This character questions Beowulf's heroism and past deeds:

The name of the sword Beowulf initially uses to fight Grendel's mother (and it fails him):

Part One of Beowulf takes place in:

When was Beowulf written?

This is a character archetype; usually the main character of a myth or narrative poem; embodies universal ideals.

Beowulf's first battle.

A very old imaginative pattern that appears in literature of different cultures and time periods.

Because of its geographical descriptions & emphasis on Christian elements, the poet who wrote Beowulf was a

The King of the Danes is:

Why does Grendel's Mother attack Herot Hall?

Part Two of the story takes place in:

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

The name of the mead hall where warriors gather:

What saves Beowulf from being killed by Grendel's Mother?

After killing Grendel's Mother, Beowulf...