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Beowulf Study Questions The Monster Grendel 1. Describe Herot. 2. Describe what transpires in the mead hall to evoke the anger of the monster. 3. What is Grendel’s lineage? Why is he described as being “born of Cain”? 4. Describe Grendel's lair. How does it compare to Herot? 5. What happens during Grendel’s first visit to Herot? When does this occur? Describe the scene. 6. How long does Grendel haunt Herot? 7. Why doesn’t Grendel attack Hrothgar? 8. What had Herot symbolized before the coming of Grendel? After? 9. How does Beowulf react when he hears of the plight of the Danes and Hrothgar? Beowulf Study Questions The Arrival of the Hero 1. How are Beowulf and his men received when they arrive on the Danish shore? 2. According to Wulfgar, why have Beowulf and his men come all the way from Geatland to help the Danes? 3. Describe Beowulf’s boasts upon meeting Hrothgar, King of the Danes. 4. What one request does Beowulf make of Hrothgar? 5. If Beowulf loses the battle with Grendel, what are his instructions for after his death? 6. How did Hrothgar become king? What is his past relationship to the Geats? 7. What is the purpose of the feast that Hrothgar hosts in Beowulf’s honor? Beowulf Study Questions Unferth’s Challenge 1. Why does Unferth seem to be perplexed by Beowulf’s stories? How does he address Beowulf? 2. Describe Unferth’s tale of the swimming competition between Brecca and Beowulf. 3. What is Beowulf’s response to Unferth? What is Beowulf’s version of the story? 4. What is Hrothgar’s declaration to Beowulf at the end of Chapter 7? Beowulf Study Questions The Battle with Grendel 1. How does Grendel respond when he comes to Herot? Describe his reaction to seeing the sleeping Geats. 2. Why
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