The epic Beowulf

Where does Beowulf see a "tremendous sword" in the lair of Grendel's mother

Which is another universal theme in the epic Beowulf?

What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see he is losing the battle with the dragon?

One reason the Danes have such a difficult time fighting Grendel is that

Why do the swords of Beowulf's men fail to harm Grendel?

What does Grendel's mother use to try to kill Beowulf

What does the dragon hoard and how does this show symbolism?

Who is Hrothgar?

What mood does the author's description of the lake produce

What two literary devices are used in these lines: "That famous prince fought with fate against him"

How does Hrothgar describe the lake where Grendel's mother is hiding?

what does the wound Beowulf receives from the dragon do?

What does Grendel hate the sound of?

What does Beowulf give Wiflaf before he dies?

What does Beowulf say even kings must bow to?

Grendel shows fear when

What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mother's near-fatal attack

How does the fight in the lake contrast with the fight with Grendel

What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?

What does Wiglaf do to the chosen warriors after Beowulf's death?

What does Wiglaf's fighting the dragon tell you about the importance of honor in the Anglo-Saxon period?

What does Grendel want to do when he is first confronted by Beowulf?

What does Wiglaf represent?

What is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf?

What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to bring him before he dies?

What does Wiglaf do when he sees Beowulf faltering in his fight with the dragon?

Who is Wiglaf?

In the scene following the fight with Grendel who is brooding with grief and greedy for revenge?

Who does Grendel's mother kill during the night and why does she choose this person?

As the last section begins, how long has Beowulf reigned as king?

What is Hrunting

Beowulf asks Wiglaf to be the next leader because Wiglaf

Who or what kills Beowulf?

Who forged the tremendous sword that is in Grendel's mother's lair

What does Grendel's mother take off the wall in the hall?

What is Beowulf's flaw?

How does Beowulf wish he could fight the dragon?

When Beowulf describes how he wants to be remembered this shows

How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother