Beowulf Quiz II

How does Grendel’s mom seek revenge for her sons death?

She kills Hrothgar’s bestfirend, named Esher

What does Grendel’s mother steal from Herot?

She takes Grendel’s arm

Why does Beowulf go to the home of Grendel and his mother?

To kill Grendel’s mother

What weapon does Unferth give Beowulf to use against Grendel’s Mother

Hrunting

Does Beowulf’s armor protect him from being injured by Grendel’s mother

True

Why can’t Hrunting hurt Grendel’s mother?

The sword is unable to hurt her

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel’s mother?

Sees a giant magic sword to cut her head off

What does Beowulf do whenever he found Grendel’s body?

Cuts off Grendel’s Head

What does Beowulf take to Hrothgar as a trophy?

Takes Grendel’s head and the hilt of the giant magic sword

Where does Beowulf return after killing Grendel’s mother

Geatland

Who is the King of the Geats between Higlac and Beowulf

Herdred

How long does Beowulf rule Geatland before the Dragon attacks the kingdom?

fifty years; winters

Why does the dragon attack Beowulf’s Kingdom

Someone steals a singular cup from his treasure; a singular treasure (Answer should mention a singular piece of treasure)

How is Beowulf different from when he fights the dragon compared with Grendel and his mother?

He is now older but now a king

Do Beowulf’s men and follower come to his aid to kill the dragon?

False

What role does Wiglaf play in the battle with the dragon

Stays by Beowulf’s side and kills the dragon

What happened to Beowulf as result with fighting the dragon?

He dies

What does Beowulf request Wiglaf to build in his honer after he dies?

A tower

How do Beowulf’s followers remember him at the end of the poem?

A great and beloved king who was worth of praise

Does Beowulf treat Wiglaf as his heir before he dies?

True