What type of poetry is Beowolf
Epic Poem
When was Beowolf first composed
600s-700s
What were mead halls used for
Meetings and fermenting wine
Who is terrorizing the people of Herot
Grendel
What motivates Grendel to kill
Wanting silence
Where does Beowolf come from
The Geats (Edgetho’s son)
How many warriors does Beowulf bring with him
14
Where does Beowulf and his men sail
Herot
Why was Gredel cursed
He is the son of cain
On one attack in the mead hall, Grendel seizes how many men?
30
How many years did Gredels attack continue
12
Who is the king of Herot
Hrothgar
What is Beowulfs request before he battles
To be alone
What is Grendels one thought when he begins his fight with Beowulf
To run
Why do wepons not work on Gredel
Only a weapon made by a monster is able to kill a monster
What was the proof of Beowulfs first victory
Grendels arm
What happens after the first fight later that night
Grendels mom takes Grendels arm back
What does it mean that “no wisdom reaches such depths”
There is no civilization
Who is Unferth
A worrior who questions Beowulf’s bravery
Why did Beowulf set out for Grendels mom
For fame
Where does Grendels mom live
Under water
How does Beowulf defeat Gredels mom
With a magic sword
What is Beowulf’s motivation in the battle with Grendel’s mom
Revenge
What did Beowulf do to Grendel’s body after the second fight
Take his head
