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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happened to Freawaru's mother?
2. Where do Hrothgar's men watch for an attack in Chapter 10?
3. Why have the Strangers come in Chapter 11?
4. In Chapter 11, what does Grendel call the Strangers in their armor?
5. In Chapter 7, Unferth is accused of killing whom?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the effect Wealtheow has on Hrothgar's hall.
2. 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?
3. Describe Grendel's reaction to the Strangers. How does he feel about the lead Stranger?
4. What similarities do you see between the brief account of Finn and Hnaef and Hrothgar and Wealtheow's brother?
5. What do Wealtheow's words to the sleeping Hrothulf mean?
6. Describe the lead Stranger. How does he act? What does he look like?
7. The goat invading the mere can be seen as a symbol and foreshadowing. What does the goat stand for?
8. Discuss the sentiment that bread-thieves die while murderers go free. What is meant by this statement?
9. What is the relationship between Hrothgar and Wealtheow? Are they a happy couple?
10. Discuss the people's view of religion after years of Grendel's oppression.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss what Grendel comes to realize while hanging in the tree. Why is this realization important? How does this realization shape Grendel’s actions?
Essay Topic 2
The three priests represent one way of believing while Ork represents another. Discuss the differences in their beliefs and what has caused the discrepancies.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Grendel’s observation that animals see life without observing it. According to Grendel, animals make no distinctions in their lives. What implications does this hold for men? For Grendel himself?
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