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Beowulf Chapter Questions
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1. Who was Odin? Why did the fishermen credit him with sending the child? 2. Who is Scyld Scefing? Describe Scyld and list his heroic qualities. 3. List three pieces of information you found out about the Danes in this chapter. 1. Describe Hrothgar and list his heroic qualities. 2. What qualities does Hrothgar plan to have in Hall Heorot that would make it a monument to his accomplishments as king? 3. Where does Grendel come from? 4. Why does Grendel wait until dark to go to Heorot? 1. Who is Unferth? What can you infer about his personality from the descriptions included in this chapter? 2. Using context clues, what does the word “daub” mean on page 14? 3. Why did Grendel hesitate when he had the chance to kill Hrothgar? 4. What role does Wealtheow play in the story so far? |