One lesson added by Christian monks to The Wrath of Grendel

Worshipping the old gods will bring you no peace or safety

He needed to explain the origin of all the “fiends, goblins, monsters, [and] giants” ...

Why a Cristian monk wrote of Grendel's and his parent's banishment

What “life lesson” or rule of behavior is being passed down? "Distance was safety; the only survivors were those who..."

The only way to avoid evil in life is to stay far from it

In their hearts, [they]cannot hope to be better! Hail. To those who will rise to God, drop off their dead bodies...

All of the other answers, red, blue, and yellow

“…A powerful monster, living down In the darkness, growled in pain, impatient…” “Till the monster stirred, that demon...

Lines that tie Grendel to the Devil symbolically

Which of the following did not prove that Herot was the finest of all mead-halls?

"Formed of stones cut from Denmark's high cliffsides"

Which of the following descriptions does not make Beowulf's ship seem appropriate for a hero?

“wallowed like a duck between the waves”

Who the Geats thanked for their easy sea crossing

Why does the story of Grendel come first in our Epic tale?

The story must establish the need for a hero

"No, I expect no Danes Will fret about sewing our shrouds" (burial cloths)...WHY?

If Grendel wins the fight, he'll eat Beowulf

"I have heard,Too, that the monster's scorn of men Is so great that he needs no weapons and fears none. Nor will I..."

All the answers, Red, Blue, and Yellow

Great king. They have seen my strength for themselves,Have watched me rise from the darkness of war,Dripping with blood

Beowulf is establishing his credibility as a fighter and hero

What is the significance of Beowulf standing in Hrothgar's hearth?

All three answers, Red, Blue, and Green

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The Wrath of Grendel and The Coming of Beowulf

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A review of the section of Beowulf known as "Grendel or The Wrath of Grendel" and "The Arrival of a Hero" or "The Coming of Beowulf"

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One lesson added by Christian monks to The Wrath of Grendel
God resides in Heaven which is a place few men can ever know
Worshipping the old gods will bring you no peace or safety
God battles all monsters through man who he created
Worshipping the old gods created added rewards
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References to “rejoicing”, “harps”, “glow”, singing, “life”, “light”, happiness, and “the Almighty”, symbolize...
Heaven
A Party
The Hope of Mankind
Hell
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An EPIC is a long...
Liricalic Tale
Narrative Poem
Biblical Reference
Lyric poem
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In what manner is it clear that Beowulf speaks?
With laughter and passion
Lightly and musically
Quickly and nervously
Low and slowly
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He needed to explain the origin of all the “fiends, goblins, monsters, [and] giants” ...
Why a Christian monk could never escape his fate
Why a Cristian monk wrote of Grendel's and his parent's banishment
Why a Christian monk wrote a novel about enlightenment
Why a Christian monk wrote of God's displeasure with mankind
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What “life lesson” or rule of behavior is being passed down? "Distance was safety; the only survivors were those who..."
A warrior must make his home “in different beds”
The best manner of defeating evil is fighting it face to face
The longer that a warrior can remain awake, the longer he will remain alive
The only way to avoid evil in life is to stay far from it
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In their hearts, [they]cannot hope to be better! Hail. To those who will rise to God, drop off their dead bodies...
Those who worship God can find a life after death in Heaven
Praise should be given to those who seek God
Man will never find a better peace in life than through worshiping God
All of the other answers, red, blue, and yellow
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Which of the following does not describe Herot?
Built by Hrothgar foe his greatest fighters and men
Shining in the far distance with its roof covered in hammered gold
The finest of all mead halls
Home of the Geats
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“…A powerful monster, living down In the darkness, growled in pain, impatient…” “Till the monster stirred, that demon...
Lines that devil the life of Grendel symbolically
Lines that pass on evil to Grendel symbolically
Lines that symbolically link Grendel to Epic poetry
Lines that tie Grendel to the Devil symbolically
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Which of the following did not prove that Herot was the finest of all mead-halls?
Hammered gold roof
"Formed of stones cut from Denmark's high cliffsides"
Visible from far away
High and majestic
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Which of the following descriptions does not make Beowulf's ship seem appropriate for a hero?
Flew "like a bird" over the seas
Oak-hard ship
“wallowed like a duck between the waves”
Lined in shinning armor
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How was Beowulf different than every other man in the world?
He was braver
He was stranger
He was stronger
He was smarter
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Of the following three lessons, which was not passed down through storytelling?
History of the people
Religion of the people
Laws of the heroes
Rules of Behavior
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Just like another long and famous story, Beowulf tells a story...
Of how Hrothgar built the great hall of Herot
Of the world's creation
Of the rules of warrior behavior
Of Grendel's creation by Mother Earth
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God
Who the Geats thanked for their easy sea crossing
Who saved the Geats from the terrible hurricane
Who offered salvation to the Geats despite their love of war
Who made the "Land of the Danes and the home of the monster"
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In Oral Tradition, what is used to pass down lessons?
Manuscripts
Books
Stories
Father to son talks
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Why does the story of Grendel come first in our Epic tale?
The story must establish that Grendel's origin
The story must establish that no man can kill Grendel
The story must establish the need for a hero
The story must establish how horrible Grendel is
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"No, I expect no Danes Will fret about sewing our shrouds" (burial cloths)...WHY?
If Grendel wins the fight, he'll eat Beowulf
If Grendel wins the fight, no one will create a burial cloth for him
If Beowulf wins, he won't bother burying his men
If Beowulf wins the fight, he won't return to Denmark
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Epics are stories that are about the adventures of a ...
Hero
Halibut
Heroine
Hayseed
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"I have heard,Too, that the monster's scorn of men Is so great that he needs no weapons and fears none. Nor will I..."
Beowulf is hinting at the fact that he will not fight Grendel with weapons
All the answers, Red, Blue, and Yellow
Beowulf is reminding all that Grendel hates mankind
Beowulf is speaking of Grendel's lack of fear for men's weapons
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Great king. They have seen my strength for themselves,Have watched me rise from the darkness of war,Dripping with blood
Beowulf is recounting how he has risen from the dead
Beowulf is establishing his credibility as a fighter and hero
Beowulf is noting that may people have been witness to his failures
Beowulf is about to explain why he hates war and death
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What is the significance of Beowulf standing in Hrothgar's hearth?
All three answers, Red, Blue, and Green
He is assuming a position of honor reserved for the best of men
He is subtly stating that he is a greater man than Hrothgar
He is standing in a place where he could shine in the fire's light
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What is the style that Epics are written in?
Paseo
Lyric
Elevated
Long Form

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