Beowulf Test Review

What does Beowulf do to Grendel’s mom?

How does Grendel react when he first meets Beowulf?

What trophy does Beowulf take after defeating Grendel?

What religion believed the gods and spirits inhabited everything?

What is the one thing Grendel will not touch in Herot? (lines 70-84)

A literary device that describes an exaggeration

Recurring idea or concept in a work

Where is Beowulf from?

Long narrative poem with a hero

Epic Hero, Seeking Fame, Defeats 3 monsters, Great Leader

How many years pass with Beowulf as king before he fights the dragon?

When was the Anglo-Saxon time period?

King of the Danes, Ruler of Herot, Lets Beowulf help his people

How do Hrothgar’s people survive Grendel’s attacks prior to Beowulf’s arrival?

Why does Beowulf choose to fight Grendel?

Referring to another work of literature

Wants revenge for her son

Which profession was responsible for telling the stories like Beowulf?

Evil Monster, attacks Herot because he doesn’t like their celebrating, son of Cain

A metaphorical name for something, renaming

King after Beowulf, is the only warrior with honor who helps Beowulf fight the dragon

Who kills Beowulf?

Hints about what will happen later in the text

Grendel is a descendant of which biblical character?

Attacks because he is stolen from, Kills Beowulf and dies as well

What religious views were added to the story through time?

Repetition of consonant sounds

Who is king of the Danes?

Who is king of the Geats?

What was the name of the mead hall that Hrothgar ruled?