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BEOWULF PART 2 EXAM 2024-2025Who attacks the mead hall after Grendel's death? - Answer: Grendel's mother.
What happens when the warriors awaken to see Grendel's mother in the hallway? -
ANSWER They immediately grab their guns (did not wear helmets).
How did Grendel's mother react when she saw the folks in the mead hall? What
number of individuals did she take? - ANSWER She frightened and fled (stricken
with moral terror). She simply needs to grab one retainer before she goes. Heorot
Who was it that Grendel's mother killed? What's the importance of this? -
ANSWER Grendel's mother killed Aeschere. This is crucial since he was a valued
friend and counselor to Hrothgar (he was upset when he passed away).
How does Hrothgar react to the attack on Grendel's mother? - ANSWER He's upset
and enraged because the Danes are in danger again, and he's lost a buddy.
However, he realizes she has a reason for her attacks.
What motivates Grendel's mother to assault Heorot? - ANSWER Beowulf killed
Grendel.
How are Grendel and his mother depicted? What makes this so important? -
ANSWER Grendel and his mother are referred to as fatherless outcasts. our is
important because in our society, you identify with your father.
How does Grendel appear concerning his mother? - ANSWER Grendel appears to
be transformed into a man, whereas his mother appears more human.
How does Beowulf strive to lift Hrothgar's spirits while he is down? - ANSWER
Beowulf tries to lift the spirit of Hrothgar when he is low by reminding him that
they must avenge Aeschere so his death is not in vain.
, Who is Aeschere's brother? - Yrmenalf.
What present is offered to Beowulf before he fights Grendel's mother? Who gave
him this gift? - ANSWER Unferth (the one who previously claimed Beowulf was
not a good fighter) gives Beowulf a sword before he confronts Grendel's mother.
What is the name of the sword presented to Beowulf? - ANSWER Hrunting
How long does Beowulf stay underwater? - ANSWER Approximately a day
What does Beowulf say will happen when he receives the new sword for the first
time? - ANSWER He will earn glory or die.
True or false: The sword entrusted to Beowulf causes significant damage to
Grendel's mother - ANSWER False. The sword does not cause any damage to her.
True or false: Beowulf and Grendel's mother fight one on one - ANSWER False.
Sea creatures attacked Beowulf.
What rescues Beowulf from death? - ANSWER Grendel's mother cannot break
through his armor.
Who is claimed to have determined the winner of the combat between Beowulf and
Grendel's mother? - ANSWER God
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