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Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Scandinavian people of southern Sweden; Beowulf’s people

A

Geats

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2
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one of Hrothgar’s warriors, who is jealous of Beowulf and challenges his bravery

A

Unferth

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3
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extremely hungry; voracious

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ravenous

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4
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apart; divided

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asunder

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5
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to be of use; to help

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avail

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a medieval singer or musician who sang or recited poetry and whose lyrics told of distant place or existing or imaginary historical events

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minstrel

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7
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rolled the body clumsily

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wallowed

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8
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confusion; disorder

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tumult

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9
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repayment; compensation

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recompense

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10
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a state of complete emptiness

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desolation

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11
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At feasting time Hrothgar gives his warriors rings, ornaments, and bracelets in exchange for what?

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bravery and loyalty

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12
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How many years has Grendel attacked Heorot?

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12

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13
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How many warriors does Beowulf take with him to Denmark

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14

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14
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What does Wealhtheow the Queen bring Beowulf and his men during the welcome banquet?

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a glowing mead cup

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15
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What are some of the elements of the welcome banquet feast that Grendel must have heard and despised as he approached?

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loud revelry of heroes, bold merriment of men, the minstrel’s song, the soothing voice of the harp

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16
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How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

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He tears off his arm with his bare hands

17
Q

The text also mentions a psychological reason that Grendel might hate the men of Heorot so much. Can you identify the line that reveals this?

A

Grendel is a distorted and ugly version of a man.

18
Q

When the Danes flock to Heorot to behold the grisly trophy, Grendel’s arm, they praise Beowulf and declare an important connection between his might and his ___.

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governance

19
Q

Besides Beowulf, whom does Hrothgar thank for his people’s deliverance?

A

God

20
Q

What does the minstrel sing of in celebration at the end?

A

heroic deeds of old

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