English Q1, W2 - Beowulf Flashcards
1
Q
Must face challenges and opponents that the ordinary person could not handle.
A
Epic Hero
2
Q
A great warrior who comes to the aid of Hrothgar.
A
Beowulf
3
Q
Danish king who is plagued by the monster.
A
King Hrothgar
4
Q
Monstrous creature who terrorizes Hrothgar’s kingdom.
A
Grendel
5
Q
A formidable opponent under waterlair.
A
Grendel’s mother
6
Q
A loyal and great warrior who is Beowulf’s kinsman.
A
Wiglaf
7
Q
He is Beowulf’s uncle.
A
King Hygelac
8
Q
The final antagonist in the poem.
A
The Dragon
9
Q
A great med hall covered with gold.
A
Heorot
10
Q
How did Beowulf kill Grendel?
A
He beheaded him and presented his head to the King
