Beowulf: The Heroic Struggle Against Grendel
In the land of the Danes, terror had a name, and it was Grendel. This sinister beast, a descendant of Cain, plagued King Hrothgar's mead-hall, Heorot, night after terrifying night. That was until Beowulf, a warrior of the Geats, took the challenge to vanquish this terror. Beowulf, a man of strength and courage, chose to fight Grendel without weapons, signifying his heroic nature. As Grendel stormed into Heorot, Beowulf, fueled by his pledge to his king and his people, grappled with the monster. The battle was fierce, but Beowulf's determination was unyielding. He seized Grendel's arm and, in a display of unparalleled might, ripped it from its socket. Grendel, defeated, fled to his lair, where he met his end. Beowulf, victorious, became a beacon of hope, a symbol of unyielding courage in the face of adversity. His fight against Grendel is not just a tale of heroic combat, but a testament to the power of determination and bravery.
Question 1
Who is Grendel a descendant of?
Hrothgar
Beowulf
Cain
Heorot
Geats
Question 2
Why did Beowulf choose to fight Grendel without weapons?
Because he forgot his weapons
Because he was under a curse
To show his heroic nature
Because he was overconfident
Because he didn't know how to use weapons
Question 3
How was Grendel defeated?
He was poisoned
His arm was ripped out of its socket
He was stabbed
He was trapped
He was scared away
Question 4
What does Beowulf symbolise after his victory over Grendel?
Hope and courage
Pride and arrogance
Fear and terror
Strength and power
Revenge and hatred
Question 5
What is the name of the mead-hall that Grendel plagued?
Hrothgar
Heorot
Geats
Beowulf
Cain
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