Beowulf Questions and Answers

Question 1

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Immediately after Beowulf killed Grendel's mother, a brilliant light shone in the cavern. What seems to be the significance of this?

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Asked by taylor g #335736

Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 4:49 PM

Question 2

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What remarkable thing happened to the weapon that Beowulf killed Grendel's mother with?

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Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 4:44 PM

Question 3

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What aspects of Danish tradition does the story reinforce?

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Asked by taylor g #335736

Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 4:21 PM

Question 4

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What is Beowulf's one regret regarding Grendel?

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Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 4:20 PM

Question 5

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How does the poet foreshadow Grendels defeat in Section 11?

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Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/8/2013 4:15 PM

Question 6

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How does Beowulf prepare to battle Grendel?

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Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 4:05 PM

Question 7

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How does Beowulf's version of his swimming match with Brecca differ from Unferth's account? How many monsters did Beowulf kill?

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Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 4:02 PM

Question 8

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What seems to prompt Unferth's insult towards Beowulf

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Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 3:59 PM

Question 9

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Give one example of Beowulf's stoical attitude towards death?

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Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 3:02 PM

Question 10

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What is Beowulf nationality?

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Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 2:55 PM

Question 11

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How did Grendel begin his attacks, and how long did they continue?

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Asked by taylor g #335736

Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 2:42 PM

Question 12

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although portrayed as men who trust in god, what pagan rite suggests desperation of the Danes?

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Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 2:38 PM

Question 13

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What motivates Grendel's attacks on Herot

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Asked by taylor g #335736

Last updated by Aslan on 9/8/2013 2:21 PM

Question 14

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How did shield arrive on the shores of Denmark, and what did he accomplish there?

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Asked by maegan s #335466

Last updated by Aslan on 9/5/2013 8:27 PM

Question 15

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Who made the sword Beowulf used to cut off Grendels head?

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Asked by robert j #330163

Last updated by Aslan on 6/25/2013 10:25 PM

Question 16

Beowulf

how long had Grendel's mother dwelt in the cold subterranean lake?

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Asked by lucio n #330137

Last updated by Aslan on 6/25/2013 3:03 PM

Question 17

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Does Grendel fear Beowulf ? Why or why not.

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Asked by jessica w #328419

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/10/2013 7:09 PM

Question 18

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How and why does Unferth challenge Beowulf?

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Asked by jessica w #328419

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Question 19

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why did beowulf decide to free the danes from grendel?

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Asked by fiona d #328071

Last updated by Aslan on 6/8/2013 7:09 AM

Question 20

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line 270 - 285

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Asked by sharon r #310199

Last updated by judy t #197809 on 3/21/2013 8:20 PM

Question 21

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What is the role of a warrior in Medieval Times? How is the job of a warrior seen in Beowulf? What is the role of glory and fame in Medieval Europe/Beowulf's life?

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Asked by haha h #310207

Last updated by Aslan on 3/21/2013 7:53 PM

Question 22

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who does beowulf battle next

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Asked by mary h #303465

Last updated by Aslan on 2/21/2013 9:41 PM

Question 23

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what 3 weapons does beowulf have

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Asked by mary h #303465

Last updated by Aslan on 2/21/2013 9:39 PM

Question 24

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What is Beowulf's weakness?

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Asked by daniel a #278067

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/15/2013 5:23 PM

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