Master the epic Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf with this comprehensive set of 49 study flash cards. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts, these cards cover all major characters, events, and themes from this classic Old English text. Learn about heroic Beowulf's battles with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon, while understanding key locations like Herot and the significance of Anglo-Saxon warrior culture. Each card features detailed questions and answers about plot points, character motivations, and important literary details, making them ideal for exam preparation or deepening your understanding of this foundational piece of English literature.
Master the epic Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf with this comprehensive set of 49 study flash cards. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts, these c...
Who is Hrothgar?
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What is Herot?
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Describe Grendel using 4 specific details from the text.
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What irritates Grendel and becomes his motive for attacking Herot?
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Give a detail of Grendel's attack.
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Name a specific ancient ancestor of Grendel.
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What happens to Herot? (lines 60-62)
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Who is Beowulf?
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Name the country from which Beowulf comes.
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Who is Higlac, and how is Beowulf decide to do? Why?
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Why does Beowulf's kinsmen urge him to go? (lines 114-119)
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How did Beowulf hear about the wrath of Grendel? (lines 144-145)
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What are the accomplishments Beowulf states he's done? (Give two; lines 151-160) These are Beowulf's Boasts:
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What request does Beowulf make of Hrothgar? (Be specific)
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Why wouldn't the Danes have to sew shrouds for the Geats if Grendel triumphs?
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When does Grendel arrive at Herot?
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From where does Grendel come (lines 233-235)
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What surprises Grendel when he comes in contact with Beowulf?
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Why could the men's swords not harm Grendel?
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How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
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What does Beowulf do after Grendel escapes? Why?
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Give 2 descriptions (short phrases) of Grendel in this section.
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List 4 very specific details of Herot found in this section. (lines 290-305)
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List 4 very specific details of Herot found in this section.
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Describe Grendel's Lair
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What is Grendel's mother's motivation for going to Herot? Be specific.
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After celebrating Beowulf's victory, what occurs at Herot?
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Two things mother caries back to her lair from Herot?
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What do the Danes entreat Beowulf to do? What would be his reward?
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Where does Beowulf find the mom?
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What protects him from her claws?
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What was Beowulf's motivation in accomplishing this deed?
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What happens to Beowulf's helmet?
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How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother? What was the exact weapon?
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What do the Danes who are observing at the lake do? Why?
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What do the Geats do?
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What two items does Beowulf carry w/ him back to Herot?
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What's Beowulf's future when he returns to Geatland?
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Beowulf's last enemy (monster) was?
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What happens when Beowulf strikes the dragon w/ his sword.
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What do Beowulf's comrades do during the dragon battle?
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Who's his loyal soldier that stays during the dragon battle?
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How's the dragon defeated?
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What's Beowulf's request of Wiglaf?
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What happens to Beowulf? What's his desire?
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What' the fate of Wiglaf?
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What do the Geats do to honor the wishes of Beowulf?
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Why does Beowulf want tower built?
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In your own words, state a THEME which seems to have been presented in the reading of this story: