BEOWULF REVIEW

who is the one person that stayed with Beowulf and fights the dragon with him; last person to see him breathe, and does Beowulf's last wish.

Wiglaf

who is the Danish king, Grandfather of Hrothgar

Shild

what is the legendary sword given to Beowulf called

Hrunting

who is the Danish king; builder of Herot

Hrothgar

who ran away from master and he steals jeweled cup from dragon.

the slave

who is the monster descended from Cain who was bothered by the noise from the Mead Hall and attacked it.

Grendel

who tries to get revenge for her son's death.

Grendel's mom

who is Beowulf's uncle and feudal lord

Higlac

who is the Danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf

Unferth

who is Hrothgar's friend, killed by Grendel's mom

Esher

who is Hrothgar's queen

Welthow

who guarded the treasure and when the cup was stolen took revenge

the dragon

who is Higlac's queen

Higd

who is Unferth's father

Eclaf

who is Beowulf's Dad

Edgetho

Who were the people of Sweden call themselves what

Geats

what is Hrothgar's mead hall called

Herot

who is the Swedish king who was killed by Higlac

Ongentho

who is the once violent woman who is tamed by her husband

Thrith

What relation is Hrothgar to Shild?

Hrothgar was Shild's grandson

How does Grendel show he is not civilized?

Grendel showed that he isn't civilized by not seeking peace, offerings or truces not even gold or land from the Danes

What does Beowulf do when he hears of Hrothgar's problems with Grendel?

When Beowulf heard about what Grendel did he quickly commanded a boat fitted out, proclaiming that he'd go to that famous king, to help him when needed most.

What kind of funeral is given to Beowulf?

Beowulf's funeral was a cremation

What does Unferth accuse Beowulf of?

Unfeth accuses Beowulf of being a boastful fool who fought a swimming match with Brecca.

What does the messenger sent by Wiglaf predict will happen in the future regarding the safety of the Geats?

He predicts that the Geats will lose to the Swedes and they will take their treasure and the queen

What does the dying Beowulf ask Wiglaf to do?

Beowulf tells Wiglaf to rule when he's gone.

In Beowulf's fight with the dragon, does Beowulf use weapons?

Beowulf did not use a sword but had a shield.

What had angered the dragon?

The golden cup being stolen angered the dragon.

What does Beowulf do with the treasure he was given?

Beowulf gave his treasure to his king and queen

What does Hrothgar predict about Beowulf's future in Geatland?

Hrothgar predicts that if Hrethel's son dies and Beowulf is still alive that he should be made king

How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother and with what weapon?

Beowulf killed Grendel's mother by finding a sword that was blessed with their magic and he cut her throat.

Why has Grendel's mother come to Herot?

Grendel's mother came to Herot to take revenge for her son's death.

Where did Hrothgar's men sleep that night?

Hrothgar's men sleep that night in Herot.

How does Beowulf defeat him?

Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm with his bare hands.

What is Queen Welthow doing during the feasting?

Queen Welthow greeted the warriors, poured them drinks during the feast.

How does Hrothgar know Beowulf so well?

Hrothgar knew Beowulf as a boy because his father Edgetho who was given Hrethel's only daughter.

Whom do the Geats first meet when they arrive in Denmark?

The Geats first meet the Danish patroller

What was the ancestry of Grendel?

His ancestors were monsters born of Cain, they were murderous creatures half monster half human banished by the gods