Grendel's Attack
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- In this lesson, we will look at how the poet presents the monster Grendel in the Epic poem Beowulf.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is NOT a quality of an Epic hero?
A desire to win a great reputation.
A noble background.
Strength and skill in battle.
Q2.
Why does Beowulf leave the Geats to travel to Hrothgar's hall?
He heard there was free food.
He was taking a holiday out of his busy day-job of being a hero.
Q3.
What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar about himself?
He is a coward and he should go to someone else for help.
His favourite colour and favourite food.
Q4.
What deeds has Beowulf already done to create a heroic reputation?
Destroyed 2 werewolves.
Shot 1 troll.
Slain 4 dragons.
Q5.
How does Beowulf wound Grendel?
Pokes him with a really sharp sword.
Shoots him in the eye with an arrow.
Slashes him with a spear.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is NOT a quality of a villain in an Epic?
A flaw like boastfulness or a temper
Cunning and intelligence
Physical and mental strength
Q2.
Why is Grendel such a mysterious monster?
He is invisible.
He is wanted by the FBI for identity theft.
Q3.
How would you describe Grendel's mood in the poem?
Peaceful and chilled out.
Sad and depressed.
Tired and sleepy.
Q4.
What would Grendel have for dinner?
A roast chicken and a nice glass of wine.
A roast ox and a glass of mead.
A salad and a diet coke.
Q5.
Which of these phrases is NOT used to describe Grendel in the poem?
Rage-inflamed
Warlike creature
Wreckage-bent