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Beowulf "The Battle with Grendel's Mother"

Quiz by Velva Fowler

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13 questions
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  • Q1
    Where does Grendel's mother live?
    The bottom of a cold, dark lake
    30s
  • Q2
    Why does Grendel's mother go to Herot?
    To avenge her son's death
    30s
  • Q3
    What does Grendel's mother do when she gets to Herot? What does she take with her?
    She kills Hrothgar's best friend and takes Grendel's arm back with her
    30s
  • Q4
    Why does Beowulf not kill Grendel's mother with the Hrunting, the sword?
    The sword couldn't slice her evil skin
    30s
  • Q5
    During the battle with Grendel's mother, Beowulf is driven on mainly by a desire for——-
    fame
    30s
  • Q6
    Describe the struggle between Grendel's mother and Beowulf?
    She ripped, tore, and clawed at Beowulf then bit holes into his helmet, Beowulf tossed his sword and threw her to the floor
    30s
  • Q7
    What is most responsible for saving Beowulf's life in the battle against Grendel's mother?
    His chainmail (armor)
    30s
  • Q8
    What does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel's mother?
    A heavy sword that (hammered by giants and blessed by their magic)
    30s
  • Q9
    How does Beowulf make a final act of retribution on Grendel?
    He cuts off Grendel's head
    30s
  • Q10
    What traits do Beowulf's followers show when they see all the blood coming up and think Grendel is dead?
    They showed loyalty and devotion by staying and waiting
    30s
  • Q11
    What happens to Beowulf's newly acquired sword, and why?
    It melts because the blood of Grendel was boiling from how mad he was
    30s
  • Q12
    What does Beowulf take from the cave?
    Grendel's head and the hilt of the giant's jeweled sword
    30s
  • Q13
    How many men were needed to carry Grendel's head to Herot?
    Four
    30s

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