Question 1

What was Grendel hoping to achieve on his trip to Herot?

Accepted Answer

Kill anyone he could trap

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Seek revenge on Hrothgar

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Steal treasure

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Make friends with warriors

Question 2

How did Grendel enter Herot?

Accepted Answer

He tore open the door

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He disguised himself

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He walked in unnoticed

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He snuck in through a window

Question 3

What did Grendel do to the first Geat he attacked?

Accepted Answer

Ripped him apart and drank his blood

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Threw him out of Herot

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Captured him for ransom

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Scared him away

Question 4

What did Beowulf do when Grendel attacked him?

Accepted Answer

Seized Grendel's claws and held him tight

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Called for help from other warriors

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Used a magic sword against him

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Ran away in fear

Question 5

What effect did Grendel's attacks have on the Danes?

Accepted Answer

They shook with terror

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They prepared for a feast

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They laughed at Grendel

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They offered him treasure

Question 6

What was the result of Beowulf and Grendel's battle?

Accepted Answer

Grendel was mortally wounded and fled to his den

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Beowulf was seriously injured

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Grendel defeated Beowulf

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They made a peace treaty

Question 7

How did Beowulf's actions affect the people of Hrothgar?

Accepted Answer

They rejoiced at the victory

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They abandoned Herot

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They feared Beowulf's strength

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They mourned Grendel's death

Question 8

What evidence of Grendel's defeat did Beowulf provide?

Accepted Answer

Grendel's arm, claw and shoulder

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A magic sword

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Grendel's head

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A pile of gold

Question 9

How did Grendel's magic affect the weapons of Beowulf's men?

Accepted Answer

It bewitched all men's weapons, blunting them

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It turned them to stone

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It made them glow

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It made them heavier

Question 10

What ultimately happened to Grendel?

Accepted Answer

He died in his den after being wounded

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He escaped unharmed

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He took revenge on Beowulf

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He was captured by Hrothgar

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