Beowulf Poem (Short Version) – Flashcards
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Who is Grendel?
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A fierce monster who cannot be loved.
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Who is Beowulf?
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A hero
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Who is Unferth?
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Jealous of Beowulf and challenges him.
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Who is Hrothgar?
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King of the Danes.
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What is Herot?
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Symbol created by Hrothgar for his men as a reward for their loyalty. Also the setting.
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How long has Grendel been attacking Herot?
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12 years
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What does Hrothgar promises Beowulf if he can kill Beowulf?
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Treasure and a Banquet in his honor
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Who is Grendel a descendent from?
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Cain
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Can Grendel be harmed by weapons?
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No
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How did Beowulf and his men travel to help Hrothgar?
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Ship
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Why does Beowulf slay Grendel?
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To save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster.
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Why does Unferth challenge Beowulf?
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Jealousy
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What does Beowulf take as a trophy from his victory over Grendel?
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Grendel's claw and arm.
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Beowulf is admired for what heroic trait?
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Supernatural strength
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What is Herot in Beowulf?
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A great mead hall
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How did Grendel persecute the Danes?
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Seizing the men as they slept in the hall
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What time period is Beowulf associated with?
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The Anglo-Saxans
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Who wrote Beowulf?
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Unknown poet
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What is the universal conflict in Beowulf?
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Good vs. Evil
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What is the main reason Beowulf travels to Hrothgar's mead hall?
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To repay Hrothgar for helping his father.
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Why does Grendel do what he does?
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He cannot be loved
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How many men did Grendel kill and why is Herot so deserted?
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30 men; Nobody wants to stay at night.
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Who or what does Beowulf credit his success?
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Fate
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How many men does Beowulf bring with him to Herot?
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14 men
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What is the language that is used to write Beowulf?
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Old English
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What time period is Beowulf in?
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Dark Ages
