Question 1

Where does Grendel's mother live?

Accepted Answer

The bottom of a cold, dark lake

Question 2

Why does Grendel's mother go to Herot?

Accepted Answer

To avenge her son's death

Question 3

What does Grendel's mother do when she gets to Herot? What does she take with her?

Accepted Answer

She kills Hrothgar's best friend and takes Grendel's arm back with her

Question 4

Why does Beowulf not kill Grendel's mother with the Hrunting, the sword?

Accepted Answer

The sword couldn't slice her evil skin

Question 5

During the battle with Grendel's mother, Beowulf is driven on mainly by a desire for——-

Accepted Answer

fame

Question 6

Describe the struggle between Grendel's mother and Beowulf?

Accepted Answer

She ripped, tore, and clawed at Beowulf then bit holes into his helmet, Beowulf tossed his sword and threw her to the floor

Question 7

What is most responsible for saving Beowulf's life in the battle against Grendel's mother?

Accepted Answer

His chainmail (armor)

Question 8

What does Beowulf use to defeat Grendel's mother?

Accepted Answer

A heavy sword that (hammered by giants and blessed by their magic)

Question 9

How does Beowulf make a final act of retribution on Grendel?

Accepted Answer

He cuts off Grendel's head

Question 10

What traits do Beowulf's followers show when they see all the blood coming up and think Grendel is dead?

Accepted Answer

They showed loyalty and devotion by staying and waiting

Question 11

What happens to Beowulf's newly acquired sword, and why?

Accepted Answer

It melts because the blood of Grendel was boiling from how mad he was

Question 12

What does Beowulf take from the cave?

Accepted Answer

Grendel's head and the hilt of the giant's jeweled sword

Question 13

How many men were needed to carry Grendel's head to Herot?

Accepted Answer

Four

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