Beowulf Questions and Answers

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BeowulfQuestions and Answers

• Pages 36-39

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Question 1

• Who is Higlac?

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Answer

• 1. Beowulfs King

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Question 2

• What qualities of Beowulf are first introduced?

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• Beowulf is loved by the Geats
• He knew the sea and is willing to set sail to
  the Danes to help fight Grendel
• he is of noble birth

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Question 3

• What does Beowulf plan to do after hearing of
  Hrothgars troubles?

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• He plans to cross the sea to fight Grendel

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Question 4

• How do the wise ones of Beowulfs tribe feel
  about his going?

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• They didnt regret his going since the omens were
  good. They urged the adventure on.

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Question 5

• How many men went with Beowulf? What qualities
  do they have?

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• 14 men considered the mightiest, bravest and best.

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Question 6

• What order does Wulfgar give Beowulf and his men?

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• To go to King Hrothgar in their armor and helmets
  but to leave their battle-shields and spears. He
  says Let them the weapons lie waiting for the
  promises your words may make.
• (Side note Beowulf listens, but he orders a few
  to remain with their weapons.)

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Question 7

• What past accomplishments does Beowulf talk about?

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• In Beowulfs Boast he talks about the glory of
  his youth.
• He has killed enemies in war
• He has driven 5 great giants into chains so that
  giants no longer live on earth.
• He has swam into the dark ocean hunting monsters

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Question 8

• How will Beowulf fight Grendel? What does this
  show about him?

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• He will fight him using his hands (no weapon).
  Since Grendel, the monster, does not use weapons,
  neither will he. He shows courage and wants a
  fair fight.

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Question 9

• What does Beowulf request if he dies?

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• To send his chain mail armor to Higlac and return
  his inheritance

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Question 10

• How have the last 12 years been since Grendel
  began his raids?

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• Grendel has brought damage to the hall.
  Hrothgars ranks of warriors have become smaller.
  Hrothgars men, after too much drinking, often
  boast that they can kill Grendel. However, when
  morning comes, the mead hall is stained with the
  blood of his kinsmen.