Jeopardy Beowulf

Beowulf Jeopardy Crazy Creatures It starts with H Weapons of Choice Places of Interest Mr. J 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500

Terms… yep. Just plain old terms Double Jeopardy The Battle Zone Links to the real world The Language Terms… yep. Just plain old terms Staff Stuff 200 400 600 800 1000 200 400 600 800 1000 200 400 600 800 1000 200 400 600 800 1000 200 400 600 800 1000

Final Jeopardy Question: Create a kenning to describe one of the staff members here at BW.

This creature tormented Heorot Hall night after night. 1-$100 This creature tormented Heorot Hall night after night. Grendel 1-1-100

She was the second creature to attack Hrothgar’s people. 1-$200 She was the second creature to attack Hrothgar’s people. Grendel’s Mom 1-1-200

1-$300 In Beowulf’s homeland, a servant steals this and causes a dragon to become angry. Golden goblet 1-1-300

Beowulf killed these when he swam against Brecca. Sea Monsters 1-$400 Beowulf killed these when he swam against Brecca. Sea Monsters 1-1-400

Grendel attacked Heorot Hall for this many years. 1-$500 Grendel attacked Heorot Hall for this many years. 12 1-1-500

This was the name of the hall. Heorot Hall 2-$100 This was the name of the hall. Heorot Hall 1-2-100

He was the builder of Heorot Hall. Hrothgar 2-$200 He was the builder of Heorot Hall. Hrothgar 1-2-200

This was what Beowulf lived by. Heroic Code 2-$300 This was what Beowulf lived by. Heroic Code 1-2-300

2-$400 Hrothgar’s father. Halfdane 1-2-400

He was Beowulf’s uncle. He was also a king. Hygelac 2-$500 He was Beowulf’s uncle. He was also a king. Hygelac 1-2-500

Beowulf used these weapons to kill Grendel. 3-$100 Beowulf used these weapons to kill Grendel. His bare hands (I believe they were called thunder and lightning) 1-3-100

Beowulf found this in Grendel’s mom’s cave and killed her. Sword 3-$200 Beowulf found this in Grendel’s mom’s cave and killed her. Sword 1-3-200

Beowulf used this to keep safe from the dragon’s fire. Shield 3-$300 Beowulf used this to keep safe from the dragon’s fire. Shield 1-3-300

The dragon kills Beowulf with this type of bite. 3-$400 The dragon kills Beowulf with this type of bite. Poisonous bite to the shoulder 1-3-400

This was the name of the sword Unferth gave to Beowulf. 3-$500 This was the name of the sword Unferth gave to Beowulf. Hrunting 1-3-500

Beowulf’s home country was called this. Geatland 4-$100 Beowulf’s home country was called this. Geatland 1-4-100

Grendel’s mom’s home area was symbolic of this place. Hell 4-$200 Grendel’s mom’s home area was symbolic of this place. Hell 1-4-200

Hrothgar’s kingdom was located in this country. Daneland or Denmark 4-$300 Hrothgar’s kingdom was located in this country. Daneland or Denmark 1-4-300

4-$400 Grendel’s arm was temporarily hung in this place. Then his mom took it. Heorot Hall 1-4-400

In today’s world, Geatland is basically known as this country. Sweden 4-$500 In today’s world, Geatland is basically known as this country. Sweden 1-4-500

Mr. Jourdeans has this many sons. 2 5-$100 Mr. Jourdeans has this many sons. 2 1-5-100

Mr. Jourdeans was in these two sports in college. 5-$200 Mr. Jourdeans was in these two sports in college. Track and Cross Country 1-5-200

5-$300 1-5-300

Mr. J’s wife does this for a living. Teacher at SCC 5-$400 Mr. J’s wife does this for a living. Teacher at SCC 1-5-400

Mr. J had a crush on this superhero when he was young. Wonder Woman 5-$500 Mr. J had a crush on this superhero when he was young. Wonder Woman 1-5-500

Beowulf defeats Grendel by ripping this off. Grendel’s arm 1-$200 Beowulf defeats Grendel by ripping this off. Grendel’s arm 2-1-200

Shield Sheafson was a wrecker of these. Mead-benches 1-$400 Shield Sheafson was a wrecker of these. Mead-benches 2-1-400

Beowulf chopped these two characters’ heads off. Yum! 1-$600 Beowulf chopped these two characters’ heads off. Yum! Grendel and his mommy 2-1-600

Daily Double He beat Beowulf in a swimming match. Brecca 2-1-800 1-$800 Daily Double He beat Beowulf in a swimming match. Brecca 2-1-800

1-$1000 He was the only one to help Beowulf defeat the dragon. Everyone else took off…wimps. Wiglaf 2-1-1000

Pagan (or polytheistic) 2-$200 This religion believes in many gods. It was not the emphasis of the poem. Pagan (or polytheistic) Christianity was a focus of the poem 2-2-200

The story was initially passed between people via this medium. 2-$400 The story was initially passed between people via this medium. Spoken word 2-2-400

Beowulf was written in approximately this year. 1000 AD 2-$600 Beowulf was written in approximately this year. 1000 AD 2-2-600

Beowulf takes place in approximately this century. 5th 2-$800 Beowulf takes place in approximately this century. 5th 2-2-800

Beowulf is considered the first of these in the English language. 2-$1000 Beowulf is considered the first of these in the English language. Epic poem 2-2-1000

All the H-names were an example of this. 3-$200 All the H-names were an example of this. Alliteration—the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words 2-3-200

Comparing using like or as. 3-$400 Comparing using like or as. Simile 2-3-400

A hint of what is to come is called this. 3-$600 A hint of what is to come is called this. Foreshadowing 2-3-600

“He is a pig” is an example of this. Metaphor 3-$800 “He is a pig” is an example of this. Metaphor 2-3-800

Sky-Roamer or bone-cage are examples of this literary device. Kenning 3-$1000 Sky-Roamer or bone-cage are examples of this literary device. Kenning 2-3-1000

A lesson about life that can be learned from a story. Theme 4-$200 A lesson about life that can be learned from a story. Theme 2-4-200

Behavior that is admired 4-$400 This is the path to power among people everywhere. Behavior that is admired 2-4-400

The use of an object to represent or suggest another. Symbolism 4-$600 The use of an object to represent or suggest another. Symbolism 2-4-600

A long poem that tells a story is called this. Epic poem 4-$800 A long poem that tells a story is called this. Epic poem 2-4-800

4-$1000 A person who, through strong contrast, emphasizes or enhances the distinctive characteristics of another Foil 2-4-1000

He used to teach and coach in New Richmond. Mr. Russell 5-$200 He used to teach and coach in New Richmond. Mr. Russell 2-5-200

He is the head baseball coach. Mr. Hush 5-$400 He is the head baseball coach. Mr. Hush 2-5-400

5-$600 He was Homecoming King in 1994 and graduated from St. Cloud State in 2000. Mr. Sell 2-5-600

5-$800 This teacher spent one month teaching in the Grenada Islands as part of his multicultural education exchange . Mr. Peterson 2-5-800

This teacher has a slight fear of heights, but went sky-diving anyway. 5-$1000 This teacher has a slight fear of heights, but went sky-diving anyway. Mr. Jourdeans 2-5-1000