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Beowulf Reading Check answers

1. What is the significance of the following numbers: (phrases or sentences) 30 Number of men Grendel killed on his first visit to Herot 14 Number of warriors Beowulf brought with him from Geatland to fight Grendel 12 Number of winters Herot sat empty while Grendel stalked Hrothgar and his men

(c) the warriors act violently toward him – afraid 2. What do you think causes Grendel to attack human beings? Think about (a) his relatives and ancestors (b) his actions and attitudes (c) the Danish warriors' reactions to him (a) he is a descendent of Cain (the first murderer) and is a demon spawn (b) Grendel stalks them from the edge of his swamp and attacks when he notices anyone sleeping in Herot (except Hrothgar) (c) the warriors act violently toward him – afraid

Beowulf helps Hrothgar and the Danes for several reasons: 3. Why do you think Beowulf offers to help a tribe other than his own, in spite of the danger? Beowulf helps Hrothgar and the Danes for several reasons: Blood debt to Hrothgar because Hrothgar saved Edgetho, Beowulf’s father Beowulf loves fame and fortune/treasure

4. What is the only thing that will destroy Herot? Fire

Put the following events in order: Beowulf dives into the murky lake and swims for hours Beowulf takes soldiers with him to Denmark Beowulf takes the magic sword off the wall to kill Grendel’s mother Grendel hears the noise in Herot and leaves his swamp to visit The Danes leave the shore, convinced Beowulf was killed The lake thickens with the monsters’ blood Grendel attacks Hrothgar’s men, killing many Grendel’s head is cut off Beowulf returns to Herot with two trophies Beowulf kills Grendel’s mom

Put the following events in order: Grendel hears the noise in Herot and leaves his swamp to visit Beowulf takes the magic sword off the wall to kill Grendel’s mother Beowulf kills Grendel’s mom Grendel’s head is cut off Grendel attacks Hrothgar’s men, killing many The Danes leave the shore, convinced Beowulf was killed Beowulf takes soldiers with him to Denmark The lake thickens with the monsters’ blood Beowulf dives into the murky lake and swims for hours Beowulf returns to Herot with two trophies

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions: Affliction Cause of pain or distress Cowering Cringing in fear Fetter Shackle or chain; restraint Gorge To stuff with food

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions: Infamous Having a bad reputation; notorious Lament An audible expression of grief; wail Livid Discolored; black and blue Loathsome Disgusting; hateful

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions: Murky Cloudy; gloomy Pilgrimage A journey to a sacred place or with a lofty purpose Purge To cleanse or purify Relish To enjoy keenly

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions: Talon A claw Taut Pulled tight Writhing Twisting and turning in pain