SerranoNotes+-+Beowulf-++Review+Quiz+2


 * __Identifications:__**

1. Beowulf 2. Kenning A fire-breathing serpent that guarded a treasure that was stolen and also terrorized the Geats. 4. Ecgtheow 5. Hrothgar 6. Hrethric 7. Son of Sheafson and Father of Halfdane 8. Thane 9. Naegling 10. Wiglaf


 * __Plot questions:__**

1. Why did Beowulf go to Herot? What were his motives? 2. Why did Grendel hate the Danes? 3. Why did the dragon attack Beowulf’s people? 4. What did Beowulf do before he died? 5. Who ruled after Beowulf died?


 * __Quotation Explanation:__**

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

“ To the everlasting lord of all, to the King of Glory, I give thanks that I behold this treasure here in front of me, that I have been allowed to leave my people so well endowed on the day I die. Now that I have bartered my last breath to own this fortune, it is up to you to look after their needs. I can hold out no longer. Order my troops to construct a barrow on a headline on the coast, after my pyre has cooled. It will loom on the horizon at Hronesness and be a reminder among my people–so that in coming times crews under sail will call it Beowulf’s barrow, as they steer ships across shrouded waters.”


 * __Essay:__**

This poem is said to have both Pagan and Christian ties to it. Give examples of both religions in the story. Give examples of people who practice each religion. Give examples of people who practice both religions.