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BEOWULF EXAM WITH {144} QUESTIONSAND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
How does Hrothgar's family identify him as a leader? - ANSWER He was so
skilled in warfare and war that he was regarded as the leader.
Why does Hrothgar create a mead hall, and what is its name? - ANSWER To
demonstrate that it is larger than any other mead hall on Earth. It's called Heorot. A
place to congregate for celebration.
Why is Grendel so upset at Hrothgar and the other men in the hall? - ANSWER
Because the hall was always so cheerful with the harps and singing. A monster as
nasty as him couldn't bear that cheerfulness.
What does the bard sing about, and why does Grendel get angry? - ANSWER The
bard sings about Creation and God, which enrages Grendel because God had
banished him.
Describe Grendel's ancestry, particularly why he is cursed. - ANSWER Grendel
descended from Cain. Cain committed the first murder in history when he killed his
brother Abel. All bad and cursed things descended from Cain's line, including
Grendel.
What religious themes are explored in this chapter? - ANSWER Christianity-
Creation, the devil, Cain, and Abel mixed with pagan themes
How many thanes does Grendel kill on the first night he attacks? - Answer thirty.
What are the consequences of Grendel's frequent attacks on Heorot? - ANSWER
The Heorot is devoid of all humans. For twelve years.
,According to the songs, how is Hrothgar harmed by his ongoing battle with
Grendel? - ANSWER Hrothgar had numerous trials and tribulations. No longer
meets with earls, initiates peace treaties, agrees on blood-and-gold, or pays
acceptable sums to soldiers for the feud with Grendel.
What is the one thing Grendel refuses to touch or approach in Heorot, and why? -
ANSWER He couldn't touch God's sacred seat because he was an outcast of the
Lord.
According to the narrator, why do the Scylding perform heathen sacrifices rather
than praying to the "Almighty, the Arbiter of factions...?" - ANSWER They do
pagan rituals because their imaginations include hell. They were unfamiliar with
the Lord.
Explain whether the storyteller is a Christian or a heathen. - ANSWER The narrator
is a Christian because he/she believes that it is beneficial for a person to be with the
Lord after death, which is heaven.
Who is Beowulf's king? - Answer: Hygelac
Why are Beowulf and a party of Geats traveling to Hrothgar's kingdom? -
ANSWER Hrothgar requires men, so they travel to defeat Grendel.
Why are the Geats important to the Danish sentry? - ANSWER He wanted to know
what the Geats had come for. Did they come for peace or to fight? Arrived with
bravery.
The narrator employs a kenning when he claims that Beowulf "unlocks his
word-hoard." - ANSWER Beowulf has a large vocabulary and is a fluent speaker.
, What do the boar-shaped symbols on the men's armor represent? - ANSWER It
represents the toughness and strength of the males. The boar represents boldness
and pagan influence because it is the symbol of a pagan Germanic god.
The warriors' weapons are collected before they are allowed to meet with Hrothgar.
What does this action reveal about the Geats' culture and connection with the
Scyldings? - ANSWER It demonstrates how important the king was in their culture
back then. They wanted nothing bad to happen to Hrothgar. It demonstrates that the
Geats and Scyldings may have had some issues in the past, and that the Scyldings
do not trust the Geats with weapons.
Why does Wulfgar believe the Geats are there for glory rather than because they
have been exiled? - ANSWER The Geats are well-equipped for battle, and their
leader, Beowulf, is a brave fighter.
Describe how Hrothgar reacted to Beowulf's arrival. - ANSWER They believe he is
a valiant hero.
Why does Beowulf believe he is qualified to face Grendel? - ANSWER He has
caught and killed creatures on land and at water.
How does Beowulf want to combat Grendel? - ANSWER Kill him with his bare
hands.
What is Beowulf's only request if he dies in battle? - ANSWER Send his armor
back to Hygelac.
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