Beowulf Quiz Prep

The King of the Danes is:

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

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

After killing Grendel's Mother, Beowulf...

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

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

Hrothgar's wife and Queen:

Why does Grendel's Mother attack Herot Hall?

When was Beowulf written?

When does the setting of the story take place?

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

Part One of Beowulf takes place in:

Beowulf's first battle.

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

Who is the author of Beowulf?

The name of the mead hall where warriors gather:

Name of Beowulf's tribe:

Beowulf is _____ in length:

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

This character questions Beowulf's heroism and past deeds:

Part Two of the story takes place in:

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel's Mother?