| Characters | The Battle with Grendel | The Battle with Grendel's mother | The Death of Beowulf/ Battle with Dragon | History of Beowulf |
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Beowulf
the geatish hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a fire breathing dragon
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a hell on earth
Where does Grendel come from?
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kill Grendel's mother
What is Beowulf's second challenge from the Danes?
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it breathes fire
What is unique about Beowulf's third opponent, the dragon?
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Scops
Who did the story of Beowulf originate from?
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Grendel
Beowulf's first opponent that is a monster who invaded Herot Hall
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Herot Hall
Where is the first place in Denmark that Grendel attacks?
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hrunting
What is the weapon that Beowulf uses against Grendel's mother loaned to him by Unferth and is useless in the fight?
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50
How many years had passed between the battle with Grendel's mother and the battle with the dragon?
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3,182
How many lines does the epic contain?
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The Dam
Grendel's mother; Beowulf's second opponent
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fire
What is the only thing that can destroy Herot Hall?
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underwater in a cave
Where do Beowulf and Grendel's mother fight?
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none
What weapons did Beowulf use in the fight against the dragon?
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Scandinavia
Where does Beowulf take place?
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The dragon
Beowulf's third opponent that guards treasure and finally defeats Beowulf
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Hrothgar
Who is the Danish leader and king of the Danes that needs Beowulf's help to fight off Grendel?
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giant magic sword in the cave
What does Beowulf use to kill Grendel's mother?
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his poisonous bite
How does the dragon kill Beowulf?
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bear
What does Beowulf's name translate to?
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Wiglaf
Beowulf's only loyal friend that stays in battle to help him defeat the dragon
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tears off Grendel's arm
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?
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Esher
Who was killed and carried off by Grendel's mother?
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Wiglaf
Before Beowulf dies, who does he want to be made the new king of the Geats?
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equivalent to the strength of 30 men
How strong was Beowulf?
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