ENGLISH 1.05 QUIZ – BEOWULF & GRENDEL – Flashcards
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What was the name of the hall in which Beowulf & Grendel battled?
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Heorot
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Why does Beowulf put aside his weapons & armor?
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Grendel fights without weapons, so Beowulf chooses to do the same.
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Why do so many people gather at Heorot the next morning after the battle?
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They want to see the path of the monster's footprints to his den.
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Why are the weapons of Beowulf's warriors ineffective against Grendel?
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Grendel puts magic spells on the weapons so that they cannot hurt him.
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Which of the following best reveals the cultural value of loyalty in Beowulf?
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Beowulf's men fight with him despite their belief that they will fail.
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Which word describes the manner in which Grendel enters Heorot?
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Violently
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Which of the following is a symbol of Beowulf's victory over the monster Grendel?
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Grendel's claw
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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 believes in and receives supernatural aid.
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Why does Grendel wail in lines 781-789?
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He has been mortally injured.
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How many of Beowulf's men is Grendel able to kill?
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One
