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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 statues stand near Hrothgar's hall?
2. Where do Hrothgar's men watch for an attack in Chapter 10?
3. What happens to the Shaper in Chapter 10?
4. What happens when Grendel touches the door in Chapter 12?
5. In Chapter 10, what do Finn and Hengest pledge to each other?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the effect Wealtheow has on Hrothgar's hall.
2. In Chapter 12, who are Grendel's final words directed toward? What foreshadowing do his words provide?
3. Describe Grendel's reaction to the Strangers. How does he feel about the lead Stranger?
4. Describe the behavior of Grendel's mother. How are her actions altered by Grendel's increase in power?
5. How do the Danes respond to the arrival of the Geats?
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. What do Wealtheow's words to the sleeping Hrothulf mean?
8. Discuss the priests' reaction to Ork's tale of speaking with the Great Destroyer.
9. In Chapter 12, discuss Grendel's interpretation of why his mother does not answer him as he calls for her while fighting the Stranger.
10. Discuss the sentiment that bread-thieves die while murderers go free. What is meant by this statement?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Now that Grendel has been terminated as a threat to Hrothgar, what other threats does Hrothgar now face? Are these threats easier to handle than Grendel? Do you think that Hrothgar should have been more concerned about his political position rather than Grendel's raids?
Essay Topic 2
Describe Grendel's relationship with his mother when he is young. How does she treat him? How does this affect his adulthood? How does their relationship shift as he grows older?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the author's choice to include the opening lines of the original Beowulf poem in his own retelling on pages 41 and 42. How does this technique affect the story? How significant is it that the harper sings the song as it would have been done in Beowulf's time?
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