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20 Cards in this Set
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Who is the mythical founder of Beowulf’s people?
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Shield Sheafson
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For how long does Grendel terrorize Denmark?
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Twelve years
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What is the name of the Dane who heckles Beowulf when he is boasting about his accomplishments prior to fighting Grendel?
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Unferth
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Who is a descendant of Cain?
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Grendel and Beowulf
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How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
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Rips off his claw
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What is Grendel’s mother seeking when she comes to Hrothgar?
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To get back his claw
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Who is Beowulf’s father?
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Ecgtheow
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What is a scop?
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A bard or old English poet
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For how long does Beowulf rule Geatland peacefully?
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Fifty years
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How does Beowulf kill Grendel’s mother?
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He uses a giant’s sword
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What does Beowulf take from Grendel’s mother’s cave?
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Grendel’s head
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What is the setting for Beowulf?
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Denmark and Sweden
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Who is Wealtheow?
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Queen of Denmark, Hrothgar’s wife, and the one who gives the golden torque to Beowulf
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How does Beowulf become king?
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Heardred dies in a feud
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Why does the Dragon begin terrorizing Geatland?
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A thief stole from his treasure
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Who is Wiglaf?
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Beowulf’s warrior
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What sin has Unferth committed?
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Fratricide
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Who was in a childhood swimming match with Beowulf?
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Breca
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Queen Modthryth is notable because she:
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Was a wicked queen
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Which of these monsters kills Beowulf?
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The Dragon
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