Beowulf Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the name of the hero in the poem Beowulf?
Beowulf
Who is the king of the Danes that Beowulf comes to help?
King Hrothgar
True or False: Beowulf is a Geat warrior.
True
What monster does Beowulf fight first?
Grendel
Fill in the blank: Beowulf travels to Denmark to help Hrothgar defeat _____ .
Grendel
What is the name of the hall that Grendel attacks?
Heorot
Who is Grendel’s mother?
A vengeful creature who seeks revenge for her son’s death.
What is the relationship between Beowulf and King Hygelac?
Hygelac is Beowulf’s king and uncle.
True or False: Beowulf defeats Grendel without any weapons.
True
What trophy does Beowulf take after defeating Grendel?
Grendel’s arm
What does Hrothgar offer Beowulf as a reward for his help?
Treasure and honor
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Beowulf? A) Brave B) Cowardly C) Loyal
B) Cowardly
What is the significance of the mead hall in the story?
It represents community, safety, and the social order.
Fill in the blank: Beowulf’s fight with Grendel is characterized by _____ strength and bravery.
superhuman
Who tells the story of Beowulf?
An anonymous poet or bard.
What does Beowulf seek to gain by fighting Grendel?
Glory and fame
True or False: Grendel is descended from Cain.
True
What does Beowulf’s arrival in Denmark symbolize?
Hope and the potential for victory over evil.
What do the Danes believe will happen to them if Grendel continues to attack?
They believe they will be annihilated.
Who is the first to greet Beowulf upon his arrival in Denmark?
Wulfgar, a herald of Hrothgar.
Fill in the blank: Beowulf is known for his _____ in battle.
courage
What does Beowulf promise Hrothgar regarding Grendel?
To defeat Grendel or die trying.
What does Grendel represent in the poem?
The embodiment of evil and chaos.
What is the tone of the poem in the first 1000 lines?
Heroic and somber.
