SerranoNotes+-+Beowulf-++Review+Quiz+1


 * __Identifications:__**

1. Wealhtheow 2. Herot 3. Wergild 4. Another monster who terrorized the Danes and killed Hrothgar’s best friend Aeschere. 5. Hrothmund 6. wyrd 7. Uncle of Beowulf, King of the Geats. 8. Halfdane 9. Litotes 10. Grendel


 * __Plot questions:__**

1. In what year did these events take place? 2. How did Beowulf defeat Grendel? 3. Why did Grendel’s mother attack Herot? 4. Who accompanied Beowulf to kill the dragon,? How is he related to Beowulf? 5. How did Beowulf die?


 * __Quotation Explanation:__**

Explain the significance of this quote to the story. Include the speaker and context.

“Clear proof of this could be seen in the hand the hero displayed high up near the roof: the whole of Grendel’s shoulder and arm.”

Describe Beowulf, what were his traits, characteristics and motives? Did he change over the years after his fight with Grendel? Give as much detail as possible.
 * __Essay:__**