Beowulf Notes

Question 1

Who is Hrothgar’s father?

Answer 1

Healfdane

Question 2

Who is Beowulf’s uncle and King of Geats?

Answer 2

Higlac

Question 3

How strong is Beowulf?

Answer 3

He is the strongest man in the world

Question 4

How many Geats did Beowulf bring with him?

Answer 4

14 soldiers

Question 5

What are the soldiers of Hrothgar called?

Answer 5

Wulfgars

Question 6

How many giants have Beowulf put in chains?

Answer 6

5 monsters

Question 7

Why does Beowulf want to fight Grendel without weapons?

Answer 7

Because he wants to let God decide who dies

Question 8

If Beowulf dies, what does he want to happen to his belongings?

Answer 8

Mail returned to Higlac

Question 9

Where did Higlac get the mail from?

Answer 9

Hrethel

Question 10

Who is the former King of the Geats and Higlac’s father?

Answer 10

Hrethel

Question 11

Where did Hrethel get the mail from?

Answer 11

Wayland, a famous blacksmith and musician

Question 12

Who is Beowulf’s father, who killed Hathlaf, a wulfing warrior?

Answer 12

Edgetho

Question 13

Who is Hrothgar’s older brother?

Answer 13

Hergar

Question 14

What did Hrothgar buy Edgetho’s quarrel with?

Answer 14

wergild

Question 15

What happens when Grendel sees men?

Answer 15

his heart laughs

Question 16

Who are terrified of Grendel?

Answer 16

the Danes

Question 17

Why couldn’t the warriors’ blades scratch Grendel?

Answer 17

he’s covered by spells

Question 18

What is fighting Beowulf compared to fighting?

Answer 18

Almighty God

Question 19

As proof as his victory against Grendel, what did Beowulf do?

Answer 19

Tore is arm, claw, and shoulder and hanged it from the rafters in Herot

Question 20

Who does Grendel’s mother kill?

Answer 20

Hrothgar’s closest friend, Esher

Question 21

What does Grendel mother take with her that is Grendel’s?

Answer 21

his claw

Question 22

Where do the monsters live?

Answer 22

Lake of Fire

Question 23

If Beowulf defeats Grendel’s mother, what is his reward?

Answer 23

ancient treasure

Question 24

Where does Grendel’s mother take Beowulf?

Answer 24

to her throne with a host of sea

Question 25

How do Beowulf and her fight?

Answer 25

they wrestle

Question 26

What saved Beowulf from Grendel’s mother?

Answer 26

his mail and holy god

Question 27

What does Beowulf kill Grendel’s mother with?

Answer 27

magic sword

Question 28

After Beowulf kill Grendel’s mother, what does he take with him?

Answer 28

Grendel’s head

Question 29

How many men does it take to carry Grendel’s head?

Answer 29

4 men

Question 30

Who is Hrothgar’s queen?

Answer 30

Welthow

Question 31

After Beowulf returns home to the Geats, what happens?

Answer 31

He becomes their king

Question 32

How long did Beowulf rule in peace and prosperity?

Answer 32

50 years

Question 33

Why does a fire-breathing dragon terrorize the Geats?

Answer 33

Someone took his cup that belong to his treasure

Question 34

When going against the fire-breathing dragon, one was the only one to stand beside him?

Answer 34

Wiglaf, son of Wexstan

Question 35

What does Beowulf ask for after his death?

Answer 35

A tomb of necklaces, rings, and armor

Question 36

Who does Beowulf make King before he dies?

Answer 36

Wiglaf

Question 37

How many days did the Geats spend building the monument for Beowulf?

Answer 37

10 days

Question 38

How many warriors encircle the monument proclaiming Beowulf’s greatness?

Answer 38

12 warriors