4. In what year of Grendel's wars does Hrothgar's power begin to fail?
(a) The third.
(b) The tenth.
(c) The fifth.
(d) The second.

5. In Chapter 7, How does Grendel resolve to kill Wealtheow?
(a) Throw her to the firesnakes.
(b) Roast her over the fire.
(c) Bite off her head.
(d) Tear her limbs off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grendel do with the table cloth in Chapter 12?

2. Grendel refers to what between Wealtheow and Hrothgar in Chapter 8?

3. What does the old woman tell the children about in Chapter 10?

4. What statues stand near Hrothgar's hall?

5. The giant is described as having the strength of how many men, according to the narrative in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare the bowsman hunting the hart to the priest coming to Grendel in the ring of gods.

2. Describe the effect Wealtheow has on Hrothgar's hall.

3. Describe the behavior of Grendel's mother. How are her actions altered by Grendel's increase in power?

4. Describe the lead Stranger. How does he act? What does he look like?

5. In Chapter 12, discuss Grendel's interpretation of why his mother does not answer him as he calls for her while fighting the Stranger.

6. Discuss the statement, "By deeds worth praise a man can, in any kingdom, prosper!" (112). How do these words from the Shaper contradict what the dragon told Grendel?

7. Discuss the sentiment that bread-thieves die while murderers go free. What is meant by this statement?

8. What does Grendel mean by saying that it is just as pointless to kill Wealtheow as to let her live?

9. What do Wealtheow's words to the sleeping Hrothulf mean?

10. Discuss Wealtheow's life at Hart and her unspoken feelings about her position as queen.

(see the answer keys)

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