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Question 11 pts

What does Hrothgar, a Danish king, do to anger Grendel, the monster?
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Has loud celebrations at Heorot - a feasting hall

Slays his mother

Locks him in a dungeon

Sends his soldiers to slay him

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Question 21 pts
Why does Beowulf come to Hrothgar to fight Grendel?
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He wants to dethrone King Hrothar and become the king himself.

King Hrothgar helped his father and he seeks to return the favor.

Grendel killed his father and he is seeking revenge.

He wants to prove that he is the mightiest warrior in the kingdom.

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Question 31 pts
Which word describes the manner in which Grendel enters Heorot?
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quietly

violently

fearfully

silently

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Question 41 pts
Why does Beowulf put aside his weapons and armor?
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Grendel fights without weapons, so Beowulf chooses to do the same.

Beowulf's men ask him to fight with his bare hands.

Beowulf's weapons have been cursed by a divine power.

Beowulf knows his weapons are of inferior quality, and he fears they will break.

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Question 51 pts
In lines 671-673, the poet visually describes Beowulf's armor and sword in great detail. What is the purpose of the detail in this description?
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It builds the suspense of the upcoming battle as the reader anticipates Grendel's arrival.

The description of the armor was an example of the importance of art and craftsmanship to the Anglo-Saxon people.

It allows the reader to understand the culture Beowulf comes from and is a reminder that Beowulf is not part of the kingdom he is fighting for.

Describing the size and weight of the armor that Beowulf is abandoning strengthens his courage in the reader's eyes.

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Question 61 pts
Grendel puts a spell on the weapons of Beowulf's warriors so that they cannot harm him. How is this in contrast to Beowulf choosing to fight without armor?
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Grendel prefers to fight one on one while Beowulf prefers to fight with an army.

Grendel leans on supernatural powers and Beowulf does not.

Beowulf is choosing to fight fairly and Grendel is choosing not to.

Grendel is afraid to fight, while Beowulf is not.

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Question 71 pts
Which of the following best exhibits the cultural value of loyalty in Beowulf?
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Hrothgar leaves Heorot to spend the evening with his queen.

Beowulf's men fight with him despite their belief they will fail.

The Danes praise Beowulf's victory all over the land.

Beowulf lies quietly in wait for the imminent attack of Grendel.

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Question 81 pts
Which of the following is a symbol of Beowulf's victory over the monster Grendel?
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the overturned mead-benches

the broken hall doors

Beowulf's sword

Grendel's claw

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Question 91 pts
In lines 685-686, Beowulf says, "may the Divine Lord / in His wisdom grant the glory of victory / to whichever side He sees fit." Which characteristic of the epic hero does this quotation exemplify?
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The hero faces a significant challenge or obstacle.

The hero believes in and receives supernatural aid.

The hero is called into an adventure.

The hero is endowed with special and virtuous qualities.

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Question 101 pts
Which universal theme is explored in this excerpt of Beowulf?
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Fate vs Individual Choice

Revenge

Loyalty to country

Good conquers evil

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions based on the text of Beowulf:

  1. What does Hrothgar, a Danish king, do to anger Grendel?

    • Answer: Has loud celebrations at Heorot - a feasting hall

  2. Why does Beowulf come to Hrothgar to fight Grendel?

    • Answer: King Hrothgar helped his father and he seeks to return the favor.

  3. Which word describes the manner in which Grendel enters Heorot?

    • Answer: violently

  4. Why does Beowulf put aside his weapons and armor?

    • Answer: Grendel fights without weapons, so Beowulf chooses to do the same.

  5. In lines 671-673, the poet visually describes Beowulf's armor and sword in great detail. What is the purpose of the detail in this description?

    • Answer: The description of the armor was an example of the importance of art and craftsmanship to the Anglo-Saxon people.

  6. Grendel puts a spell on the weapons of Beowulf's warriors so that they cannot harm him. How is this in contrast to Beowulf choosing to fight without armor?

    • Answer: Grendel leans on supernatural powers and Beowulf does not.

  7. Which of the following best exhibits the cultural value of loyalty in Beowulf?

    • Answer: Beowulf's men fight with him despite their belief they will fail.

  8. Which of the following is a symbol of Beowulf's victory over the monster Grendel?

    • Answer: Grendel's claw

  9. In lines 685-686, Beowulf says, "may the Divine Lord / in His wisdom grant the glory of victory / to whichever side He sees fit." Which characteristic of the epic hero does this quotation exemplify?

    • Answer: The hero believes in and receives supernatural aid.

  10. Which universal theme is explored in this excerpt of Beowulf?

    • Answer: Good conquers evil

Feel free to ask if you need further clarification on any of these topics!