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Beowulf part 2 Questions & 100% Correct
Answers
Who attacks the mead hall after Grendel dies?
✓ ~~> Grendel's mother
What happens when the warriors awake to see Grendel's mother in the hall?
✓ ~~> They instantly grab their weapons (did not put on their helmets)
How did Grendel's mother react to being seen by the people in the mead
hall? How many people did she take?
✓ ~~> She panicked and immediately tried to escape (was filled with
moral terror). She is only to grab one retainer before she flees Heorot
Who did Grendel's mother kill? What is the significance of this?
✓ ~~> Grendel's mother killed Aeschere. This is significant because he
was a good friend and advisor to Hrothgar (he was upset when he
died)
How does Hrothgar react to the attack by Grendel's mother?
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✓ ~~> He is upset and furious because the Danes are in danger again
and he lost his friend. However, he realizes she has a motive for her
attacks
What is the motive for Grendel's mother to attack Heorot?
✓ ~~> Beowulf killed Grendel
How are Grendel and his mother described? What is so important about this?
✓ ~~> Grendel and his mother are described as fatherless outcasts. This
is significant because in this society you are identified with your father
How does Grendel look in comparison to his mother?
✓ ~~> Grendel looks as if he is warped into a man, while his mother
looks more human
How does Beowulf try to raise the spirits of Hrothgar when he is down?
✓ ~~> Beowulf tries to raise the spirit of Hrothgar when he is down by
telling him that they must avenge Aeschere so his death is not in vain
Who is Aeschere the brother of?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
Beowulf part 2 Questions & 100% Correct
Answers
Who attacks the mead hall after Grendel dies?
✓ ~~> Grendel's mother
What happens when the warriors awake to see Grendel's mother in the hall?
✓ ~~> They instantly grab their weapons (did not put on their helmets)
How did Grendel's mother react to being seen by the people in the mead
hall? How many people did she take?
✓ ~~> She panicked and immediately tried to escape (was filled with
moral terror). She is only to grab one retainer before she flees Heorot
Who did Grendel's mother kill? What is the significance of this?
✓ ~~> Grendel's mother killed Aeschere. This is significant because he
was a good friend and advisor to Hrothgar (he was upset when he
died)
How does Hrothgar react to the attack by Grendel's mother?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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✓ ~~> He is upset and furious because the Danes are in danger again
and he lost his friend. However, he realizes she has a motive for her
attacks
What is the motive for Grendel's mother to attack Heorot?
✓ ~~> Beowulf killed Grendel
How are Grendel and his mother described? What is so important about this?
✓ ~~> Grendel and his mother are described as fatherless outcasts. This
is significant because in this society you are identified with your father
How does Grendel look in comparison to his mother?
✓ ~~> Grendel looks as if he is warped into a man, while his mother
looks more human
How does Beowulf try to raise the spirits of Hrothgar when he is down?
✓ ~~> Beowulf tries to raise the spirit of Hrothgar when he is down by
telling him that they must avenge Aeschere so his death is not in vain
Who is Aeschere the brother of?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
