Grendel | Beowulf & The Battle with Grendel | Grendel's Mother & The Battle with Grendel’s Mother | Beowulf’s Last Battle | The Death of Beowulf |
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Where is Grendel from?
The Marshes
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Where is Beowulf from?
Geatland
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What did Grendel’s mother take back with her after going to Herot?
Her son’s shoulder and Hrothgar’s son
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After Beowulf’s cousin and uncle die what does he become?
King of the Geats
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How did the dragon kill Beowulf?
He stroked Beowulf in the neck
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What descendent did Grendel come from?
Cain
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Who is Beowulf’s cousin?
Higlac
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What did Hrothgar promise Beowulf for killing Grendel’s mother?
Treasure and Gold
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How many years is it after Grendel’s mother was killed?
50
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What did Beowulf tell Wiglaf to bring him before he dies?
Ancient silver, precious Jewels, shining armor and gems.
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What was Grendel’s motive for attacking Herot?
The music upset him and he was jealous that he couldn’t come to the mead hall
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Why was Grendel surprised when he met Beowulf?
Beowulf wasn’t scared of Grendel and he was more powerful
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How many hours was Beowulf sinking in the lake for?
4 hours
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What did Beowulf’s soldiers do when he was fighting the dragon?
They ran away
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What was Beowulf’s last request before he died?
To build him a tomb on the spit of land so sailors can see this tower and remember his name
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How long did Grendel attack Herot?
12 Years
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How did Beowulf kill Grendel?
He ripped Grendel’s arm off and he bled to death
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What is Beowulf’s sword named?
Hrunting
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Who stayed with Grendel to help him fight the dragon?
Wiglaf
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Who is Wiglaf’s father?
Wexstan
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What did Grendel dare not to touch while attacking Herot?
Hrothgar’s glorious Throne
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Why wasn't Beowulf rewarded for killing Grendel?
He was repaying a debt to Hrothgar since he helped Beowulf’s father before
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After killing Grendel’s Mother what did Beowulf take back with him?
Grendel’s Head
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Why did Beowulf choose to fight the dragon?
It was his duty to fight for his people/ for fame
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How did Beowulf’s soldiers come out of the woods after Beowulf died?
They came out like Shamefaced jackals and they know they were cowards and traitors
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