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Beowulf
Literature
Study Guide
NO FEAR
Translation
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Lines 1-300
Lines 301-709
Lines 710-1007
Lines 1008-1250
Lines 1251–1491
Lines 1492–1924
Lines 1925–2210
Lines 2211–2515
Lines 2516–2820
Lines 2821–3182
Characters
Character List
Beowulf
Grendel
Hrothgar
Unferth
Wiglaf
Grendel’s Mother
The Dragon
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Is Beowulf a hero?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Heroism
Mortality
Treasure
Evil
Christianity
Quotes By Section
Lines 1–300
Lines 301–709
Lines 710–1007
Lines 1008–1250
Lines 1251–1491
Lines 1492–1924
Lines 1925–2210
Lines 2211–2515
Lines 2516–2820
Lines 2821–3182
Quotes By Character
Beowulf
Hrothgar
Grendel
Wealhtheow
Wiglaf
Further Study
Context
Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England
The Poetry of Anglo-Saxon England
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Lines 1-300
Lines 301-709
Lines 710-1007
Lines 1008-1250
Lines 1251-1491
Lines 1492-1924
Lines 1925-2210
Lines 2211-2515
Lines 2516-2820
Lines 2821-3182
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Lines 1492-1924 Quiz
Further Study
Lines 1492-1924 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Grendel's mother do as soon as she sees Beowulf in the water?
She swims away as fast as she can out of fear.
She drags him to the shore and they battle on land to her death.
She snatches him and drags him down to the depths.
She knocks him unconscious.
2
of 5
With what does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
A jagged piece of glass he finds on the sea bottom
A thick rope with which he strangles her
He bashes in her skull with Grendel's arm.
A famous ancient sword he finds on the sea bottom
3
of 5
What does Beowulf bring back to King Hrothgar as a prize?
Grendel's decapitated head and the hilt of a melted sword
Grendel's mother's decapitated head and the hilt of a melted sword
A chest filled with gold
Grendel and his mother's dead bodies
4
of 5
Why does Hrothgar talk about the evil King Heremond?
As a contrast to Beowulf's nobility and honor
To show the similarity between Beowulf and Heremond
Because he is senile and confusing his history
Because he is jealous of Beowulf's might
5
of 5
After the victory feast, where does Beowulf tell Hrothgar he wants to go?
He wants to sail around the world.
In search of new adventure
Back to Geatland
To Greenland
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