1. Beowulf
Review Game

2. 200 300 400 500 100 JEOPARDY Characters Places Background
Beowulf’s Motives
Beowulf’s Battles
Grr… Grendel
100
200
300
400
500

3. Characters - $100 Question
great warrior seeking glory

4. Characters - $100 Answer
Who is Beowulf

5. Characters - $200 Question
first evil monster; mankind’s enemy

6. Characters - $200 Answer
Who is Grendel

7. Characters - $300 Question
ultimately caused Beowulf’s death

8. Characters - $300 Answer
What is the dragon

9. Characters - $400 Question
faithful thane who refuses to retreat

10. Characters - $400 Answer
Who is Wiglaf

11. Characters - $500 Question
a kenning for Grendel’s mother

12. What is a she-wolf or water-witch
Characters - $500 Answer
What is a she-wolf or water-witch

13. Places - $100 Question
builder of Herot

14. Places - $100 Answer
Who is Hrothgar

15. home of Grendel and Grendel’s mother
Places - $200 Question
home of Grendel and Grendel’s mother

16. What is the lair on the outskirts of the village or an underwater cave
Places - $200 Answer
What is the lair on the outskirts of the village or an underwater cave

17. Places - $300 Question
Hrothgar’s people

18. Places - $300 Answer
Who are the Danes

19. Places - $400 Question
Beowulf’s people

20. Places - $400 Answer
Who are the Geats

21. Places - $500 Question
hall of Hrothgar

22. Places - $500 Answer
What is Herot

23. Background - $100 Question
The author of the work is
Beowulf
Caedmon
Unknown
Scyld

24. Background - $100 Answer The author of the work is Beowulf Caedmon
Unknown
Scyld

25. Background - $200 Question
In its original form, Beowulf is
an epic poem
a fable
a novel
a short story

26. Background - $200 Answer In its original form, Beowulf is an epic poem
a fable
a novel
a short story

27. Background - $300 Question
The setting and locale for the events of the story are
England
Iceland
France and Germany
Denmark and Sweden

28. Background - $300 Answer
The setting and locale for the events of the story are
England
Iceland
France and Germany
Denmark and Sweden

29. Background - $400 Question
The warriors often feasted raising their glasses of
wine
goat’s milk
mead
ale

30. Background - $400 Answer
The warriors often feasted raising their glasses of
wine
goat’s milk
mead
ale

31. Background - $500 Question
The helmets of the warrior were often adorned with
stag’s horns
a boar’s head
a snake
a claw of a bear which was believed to be magical

32. Background - $500 Answer
The helmets of the warrior were often adorned with
stag’s horns
a boar’s head
a snake
a claw of a bear which was believed to be magical

33. Beowulf’s Motives - $100 Question
Beowulf comes to the land of the
Danes
Englishmen
Frenchmen
Scotsmen

34. Beowulf’s Motives - $100 Answer
Beowulf comes to the land of the
Danes
Englishmen
Frenchmen
Scotsmen

35. Beowulf’s Motives - $200 Question
Beowulf slays Grendel to
save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster
prevent Grendel from invading the land of the Geats
enhance Unferth’s reputation as a warrior
carry off the treasure in Grendel’s lair

36. Beowulf’s Motives - $200 Answer
Beowulf slays Grendel to
save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster
prevent Grendel from invading the land of the Geats
enhance Unferth’s reputation as a warrior
carry off the treasure in Grendel’s lair

37. Beowulf’s Motives - $300 Question
What last thoughts does Beowulf express as he is dying?
a desire for respect and pride in his ability to protect his people
bitterness because his soldiers did not help him fight the dragon
fear that the kingdom of the Geats will disintegrate after he dies
affection and longing for his family

38. Beowulf’s Motives - $300 Answer
What last thoughts does Beowulf express as he is dying?
a desire for respect and pride in his ability to protect his people
bitterness because his soldiers did not help him fight the dragon
fear that the kingdom of the Geats will disintegrate after he dies
affection and longing for his family

39. Beowulf’s Motives - $400 Question
Grendel and the dragon
are both motivated by envy in attacking men
differ in their motives; Grendel has been provoked, but the dragon has not
are both provoked to attack to avenge wrongs
differ in their motives; the dragon has been provoked; Grendel has not

40. Beowulf’s Motives - $400 Answer
Grendel and the dragon
are both motivated by envy in attacking men
differ in their motives; Grendel has been provoked, but the dragon has not
are both provoked to attack to avenge wrongs
differ in their motives; the dragon has been provoked; Grendel has not

41. Beowulf’s Motives - $500 Question
Beowulf’s motive in fighting the dragon is
the same as fighting Grendel – to build his reputation and win treasure
primarily to act as a noble leader for his people, although he also mentions desire for the dragon’s gold
the desire to acquire more land for his expanding kingdom
to show his ability to influence fate

42. Beowulf’s Motives - $500 Answer
Beowulf’s motive in fighting the dragon is
the same as fighting Grendel – to build his reputation and win treasure
primarily to act as a noble leader for his people, although he also mentions desire for the dragon’s gold
the desire to acquire more land for his expanding kingdom
to show his ability to influence fate

43. Beowulf’s Battles - $100 Question
In his first encounter with Grendel, Beowulf
cuts off his head
tears off his arm
blinds him
is killed by him

44. Beowulf’s Battles - $100 Answer
In his first encounter with Grendel, Beowulf
cuts off his head
tears off his arm
blinds him
is killed by him

45. Beowulf’s Battles - $200 Question
Beowulf killed Grendel’s mother in
Herot
the underwater cave
the home of Unferth
on the shore of the lake

46. Beowulf’s Battles - $200 Answer
Beowulf killed Grendel’s mother in
Herot
the underwater cave
the home of Unferth
on the shore of the lake

47. Beowulf’s Battles - $300 Question
Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother with
his bare hands
a sword loaned to him by Unferth
a sword made by giants
a spear he finds in the cave

48. Beowulf’s Battles - $300 Answer
Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother with
his bare hands
a sword loaned to him by Unferth
a sword made by giants
a spear he finds in the cave

49. DAILY DOUBLE
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50. Beowulf’s Battles - $400 Question
Beowulf prepares to fight Grendel’s mother with a sword loaned to him by
Hrunting
Hrothgar
Unferth
Wulfgar

51. Beowulf’s Battles - $400 Answer
Beowulf prepares to fight Grendel’s mother with a sword loaned to him by
Hrunting
Hrothgar
Unferth
Wulfgar

52. Beowulf’s Battles - $500 Question
The characteristics of the land in which Grendel and his mother live
are similar to those of Beowulf’s homeland and thus familiar too him
are inviting to both men and animals
indicate nature’s neutrality to man and monster alike
contrast sharply with the light and warmth of Herot

53. Beowulf’s Battles - $500 Answer
The characteristics of the land in which Grendel and his mother live
are similar to those of Beowulf’s homeland and thus familiar too him
are inviting to both men and animals
indicate nature’s neutrality to man and monster alike
contrast sharply with the light and warmth of Herot

54. Grrr…Grendel - $100 Question
Grendel was slain by
Hrothgar
Unferth
Hygelac
Beowulf

55. Grrr…Grendel - $100 Answer
Grendel was slain by
Hrothgar
Unferth
Hygelac
Beowulf

56. Grrr…Grendel - $200 Question
Hrothgar grieved for _____ years over the condition of his land and hall after the attacks by Grendel.
twelve
twenty-two
fourteen
fifty

57. Grrr…Grendel - $200 Answer
Hrothgar grieved for _____ years over the condition of his land and hall after the attacks by Grendel.
twelve
twenty-two
fourteen
fifty

58. Grrr…Grendel - $300 Question
Grendel and the other giants are descendants of
Cain
Jezebel
Job
Abel

59. Grrr…Grendel - $300 Answer
Grendel and the other giants are descendants of
Cain
Jezebel
Job
Abel

60. Grrr…Grendel - $400 Question
Grendel could never touch Hrothgar’s throne because it was
magic
too bright
protected by God
surrounded by warriors

61. Grrr…Grendel - $400 Answer
Grendel could never touch Hrothgar’s throne because it was
magic
too bright
protected by God
surrounded by warriors

62. Grrr…Grendel - $500 Question
Beowulf brought back to Hrothgar
the hilt of the giant’s jeweled sword
Grendel’s head
the head of Grendel’s mother
money from the monster’s lair
a and b
b and c

63. Grrr…Grendel - $500 Answer
Beowulf brought back to Hrothgar
the hilt of the giant’s jeweled sword
Grendel’s head
the head of Grendel’s mother
money from the monster’s lair
a and b
b and c

64. Kennings By Sea or By Sky
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Anglo-Saxon Beliefs
Literary Elements
Literary Devices
Mish-Mash
Kennings By Sea or By Sky
Kennings By Land
200
400
600
800
1000

65. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $200 Question
Beowulf asks that his body be burned and
placed in a tower on a cliff overlooking the sea
set adrift in a treasure-bearing ship
buried in the dragon’s cave, the scene of his last earthly action
scattered in the ocean, as befits a seagoing warrior

66. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $200 Answer
Beowulf asks that his body be burned and
placed in a tower on a cliff overlooking the sea
set adrift in a treasure-bearing ship
buried in the dragon’s cave, the scene of his last earthly action
scattered in the ocean, as befits a seagoing warrior

67. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $400 Question
One of the reasons the poet gives us a long description of Hrothgar’s gifts to Beowulf is to
indicate Hrothgar’s fear of Beowulf’s strength, which might otherwise be used against him in future raids
indicate that sharing of material wealth is a primary virtue of a good Anglo-Saxon king
fill up space between battles, which are what the poet is mainly concerned with
suggest that Hrothgar is trying to bribe Beowulf to stay at Herot

68. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $400 Answer
One of the reasons the poet gives us a long description of Hrothgar’s gifts to Beowulf is to
indicate Hrothgar’s fear of Beowulf’s strength, which might otherwise be used against him in future raids
indicate that sharing of material wealth is a primary virtue of a good Anglo-Saxon king
fill up space between battles, which are what the poet is mainly concerned with
suggest that Hrothgar is trying to bribe Beowulf to stay at Herot

69. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $600 Question
Which of the following statements about Wiglaf is true?
he believes in and speaks about the intrinsic goodness of all people
he is not a worthy successor to the throne because he is inexperienced
he makes an eloquent speech about the virtues of loyalty and bravery
he tells Beowulf that the other warriors will desert Beowulf when he needs them the most

70. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $600 Answer
Which of the following statements about Wiglaf is true?
he believes in and speaks about the intrinsic goodness of all people
he is not a worthy successor to the throne because he is inexperienced
he makes an eloquent speech about the virtues of loyalty and bravery
he tells Beowulf that the other warriors will desert Beowulf when he needs them the most

71. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $800 Question
Judging from the poet’s discussion of Hrothgar’s kingship, all of the following are kingly qualities admired by Anglo- Saxons except
generous sharing of wealth
faithfulness to oaths
love of fame and military success
intellectual achievement and personal humility

72. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $800 Answer
Judging from the poet’s discussion of Hrothgar’s kingship, all of the following are kingly qualities admired by Anglo- Saxons except
generous sharing of wealth
faithfulness to oaths
love of fame and military success
intellectual achievement and personal humility

73. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $1000 Question
After his death, Beowulf’s people
buried him at sea
burned him
enshrined him in the mead-hall
buried him in his house

74. Anglo-Saxon Beliefs - $1000 Answer
After his death, Beowulf’s people
buried him at sea
burned him
enshrined him in the mead-hall
buried him in his house

75. DAILY DOUBLE
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76. Literary Elements - $200 Question
Long before Beowulf’s battle with the dragon, the poet says, “the beginning was dread as the ending was grievous,” which is an example of
alliteration
metaphor
foreshadowing
personification

77. Literary Elements - $200 Answer
Long before Beowulf’s battle with the dragon, the poet says, “the beginning was dread as the ending was grievous,” which is an example of
alliteration
metaphor
foreshadowing
personification

78. Literary Elements - $400 Question
The character that is a foil to Beowulf is
Wiglaf
Hrunting
Unferth
Brecca

79. Literary Elements - $400 Answer
The character that is a foil to Beowulf is
Wiglaf
Hrunting
Unferth
Brecca

80. Literary Elements - $600 Question
A descriptive word or phrase used repeatedly to characterize a person, place, or thing is called a(n)
elegy
epithet
kenning
epitaph

81. Literary Elements - $600 Answer
A descriptive word or phrase used repeatedly to characterize a person, place, or thing is called a(n)
elegy
epithet
kenning
epitaph

82. Literary Elements - $800 Question
Which of the following statements best supports the idea that Beowulf is an epic hero?
he displays intense pride in his country
he becomes humble over time
he loves nature and abhors civilization
he embodies the ideals of Anglo-Saxons

83. Literary Elements - $800 Answer
Which of the following statements best supports the idea that Beowulf is an epic hero?
he displays intense pride in his country
he becomes humble over time
he loves nature and abhors civilization
he embodies the ideals of Anglo-Saxons

84. Literary Elements - $1000 Question
“The savage blade sang on her head its hymn of hate” compares what with what?
the sound of a sword hitting to singing
religion to warfare
music to savagery
Christianity to the sounds of swordplay

85. Literary Elements - $1000 Answer
“The savage blade sang on her head its hymn of hate” compares what with what?
the sound of a sword hitting to singing
religion to warfare
music to savagery
Christianity to the sounds of swordplay

86. Literary Devices- $200 Question
“Too savage the strain of fiendish strength” contains an example of
alliteration
metaphor
foreshadowing
kenning

87. Literary Devices- $200 Answer
“Too savage the strain of fiendish strength” contains an example of
alliteration
metaphor
foreshadowing
kenning

88. Literary Devices- $400 Question
Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains alliteration?
“Murderous flames, spreading them everywhere”
“But war could have followed”
“The ancient blade broke, bit…drew blood”
“The monster came quickly toward him”

89. Literary Devices- $400 Answer
Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains alliteration?
“Murderous flames, spreading them everywhere”
“But war could have followed”
“The ancient blade broke, bit…drew blood”
“The monster came quickly toward him”

90. DAILY DOUBLE
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91. Literary Devices- $600 Question
Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains a kenning?
“And all at once the greedy she-wolf”
“At last he saw the mud of the bottom”
“Woven metal had not helped”
“the steel-edged blade lay where/He’d dropped it”

92. Literary Devices- $600 Answer
Which of the following quotations from Beowulf contains a kenning?
“And all at once the greedy she-wolf”
“At last he saw the mud of the bottom”
“Woven metal had not helped”
“the steel-edged blade lay where/He’d dropped it”

93. Literary Devices- $800 Question
Which of the following does not contain alliteration?
from a friendless foundling, feeble and wretched
to the shore of the ocean; a ring-prowed boat
whereby God punished the grievous guilt
of his blood was begotten an evil brood

94. Literary Devices- $800 Answer
Which of the following does not contain alliteration?
from a friendless foundling, feeble and wretched
to the shore of the ocean; a ring-prowed boat
whereby God punished the grievous guilt
of his blood was begotten an evil brood

95. Literary Devices- $1000 Question
In the sentence, “but the bold one found that the battle-flasher would bite no longer, nor harm her life,” battle-flasher is a kenning for
Hrothgar
Grendel’s mother
Sword
Horse

96. Literary Devices- $1000 Answer
In the sentence, “but the bold one found that the battle-flasher would bite no longer, nor harm her life,” battle-flasher is a kenning for
Hrothgar
Grendel’s mother
Sword
Horse

97. Mish-Mash - $200 Question Beowulf is killed by Grendel a dragon
Grendel’s mother
Wyrd

98. Mish-Mash - $200 Answer Beowulf is killed by Grendel a dragon
Grendel’s mother
Wyrd

99. Mish-Mash - $400 Question As a result of Grendel’s attacks on Herot
Hrothgar resigns as king
the Danes build a small stone castle on the coast for protection
the Danish thanes talk about electing a new king
the Danish thanes no longer sleep in the mead-hall

100. Mish-Mash - $400 Answer As a result of Grendel’s attacks on Herot
Hrothgar resigns as king
the Danes build a small stone castle on the coast for protection
the Danish thanes talk about electing a new king
the Danish thanes no longer sleep in the mead-hall

101. Mish-Mash - $600 Question Beowulf dies because
his heart is broken by the cowardice of his thanes
the dragon inflicts a mortal wound
Wiglaf treacherously stabs him in the heat of battle
he has a heart attack, the result of old age, during his battle with the dragon

102. Mish-Mash - $600 Answer Beowulf dies because
his heart is broken by the cowardice of his thanes
the dragon inflicts a mortal wound
Wiglaf treacherously stabs him in the heat of battle
he has a heart attack, the result of old age, during his battle with the dragon

103. Mish-Mash - $800 Question
Beowulf gave credit for his killing of the female monster to
God
his great strength
his bravery
his intelligence

104. Mish-Mash - $800 Answer
Beowulf gave credit for his killing of the female monster to
God
his great strength
his bravery
his intelligence

105. Mish-Mash - $1000 Question
Beowulf regards his discovery of a sword in Grendel’s lair as
no more than he deserves since he has been courageous
a form of divine help
a lucky accident
a sign of Grendel’s lack of foresight

106. Mish-Mash - $1000 Answer
Beowulf regards his discovery of a sword in Grendel’s lair as
no more than he deserves since he has been courageous
a form of divine help
a lucky accident
a sign of Grendel’s lack of foresight

107. By Air or Sea - $200 Question
fire-drake is a kenning for…
Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

108. By Air or Sea - $200 Answer
What is a dragon

109. By Air or Sea - $400 Question
water-witch is a kenning for…
By Air or Sea - $400 Question
Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

110. What is Grendel’s mother
By Air or Sea - $400 Answer
What is Grendel’s mother

111. By Air or Sea - $600 Question
wave-rider is a kenning for…
Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

112. By Air or Sea - $600 Answer
What is a ship

113. By Air or Sea - $800 Question
sea-cloth is a kenning for…
Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

114. By Air or Sea - $800 Answer
What is a sail

115. By Air or Sea - $1000 Question
peace-weaver is a kenning for…
Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

116. By Air or Sea - $1000 Answer
What is a calm sea

117. By Land - $200 Question ring-giver is a kenning for… Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

118. By Land - $200 Answer
What is a king

119. By Land - $400 Question battle-board is a kenning for…
Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

120. By Land - $400 Answer
What is a shield

121. By Land - $600 Question bow-bolt is a kenning for… Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

122. By Land - $600 Answer
What is an arrow

123. By Land - $800 Question battle-dew is a kenning for… Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

124. By Land - $800 Answer
What is blood

125. By Land - $1000 Question Mead-Hall (in this epic) is a kenning for…
Grendel’s mother
Arrow
Ship
King
Dragon
Calm Sea
Shield
Blood
Sail
Herot

126. By Land - $1000 Answer
What is Herot

127. 800 1200 1600 2000 400 TRIPLE JEOPARDY True or False
More True or False
Even More True/False
Seriously? More?
You’re Kidding Me!
I’m So Done With This!
400
800
1200
1600
2000

128. DAILY DOUBLE
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129. True/False? - $400 Question
Beowulf is a thoroughly pagan story.

130. True/False? - $400 Answer What is false:
Beowulf is a unique mixture of the pagan qualities associated with its characters and the Christian beliefs practiced by its writer

131. True/False? - $800 Question
Unferth was jealous of Beowulf.

132. Unferth does not like anyone to have more glory than he himself
True/False? - $800 Answer
What is true:
Unferth does not like anyone to have more glory than he himself

133. True/False? - $1200 Question
Beowulf was king of the Geats when he heard about Grendel.

134. True/False? - $1200 Answer What is false:
Beowulf is a Geatish thane; Hygelac, Beowulf’s uncle, is the current king

135. True/False? - $1600 Question
Hrothgar was a cowardly and ineffectual king.

136. True/False? - $1600 Answer What is false:
Hrothgar is the ideal Anglo-Saxon king: he fought in his younger years to earn his position; it is now the responsibility of his thanes to fight

137. True/False? - $2000 Question
On returning from the killing of Grendel, Beowulf displayed the victim’s arm, claw, and shoulder.

138. True/False? - $2000 Answer What is true:
Although Grendel is not technically dead, the mortal wound has been inflicted, and he returns to his lair to bleed out (die)

139. More True/False - $400 Question
Ancient stories like Beowulf were sung or chanted at the courts of kings and nobles.

140. More True/False - $400 Answer
What is true:
They provide a source of entertainment; in a time when people aren’t reading, oral literature is popular

141. More True/False - $800 Question
A mark of a good king was to distribute generous rewards and treasures to his warriors.

142. More True/False - $800 Answer
What is true:
Gift-giving is an Anglo-Saxon ideal; it is a way of rewarding thanes for their services

143. More True/False - $1200 Question
After Beowulf became king, he ruled for ten years before he died.

144. More True/False - $1200 Answer
What is false:
Beowulf rules for 50 years before the battle with the dragon and his resulting death

145. More True/False - $1600 Question
When Beowulf was fighting the dragon, his warriors loyally aided him.

146. More True/False - $1600 Answer
What is false:
His warriors run in fear when they see the dragon; all but Wiglaf abandon him.

147. More True/False - $2000 Question
Beowulf is a heroic and idealized literary figure.

148. More True/False - $2000 Answer
What is true:
Beowulf is portrayed as an ideal man, a hero to his people.

149. DAILY DOUBLE
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150. Even More True/False - $400 Question
Of all Beowulf’s warriors, Wiglaf proves the only coward in a crisis.

151. Even More True/False - $400 Answer
What is false:
Wiglaf is the only thane to fight by Beowulf’s side; the rest run into the forest.

152. Even More True/False - $800 Question
Beowulf fought Grendel’s mother with no armor.

153. Even More True/False - $800 Answer
What is false:
Beowulf fights Grendel with no armor; Beowulf’s armor saves his life when he fights Grendel’s mother, as she, nor the sea monsters, can claw through it.

154. Even More True/False - $1200 Question
Beowulf went to Denmark with his men on strong horses.

155. Even More True/False - $1200 Answer
Um…what is false:
Horses cannot swim across the sea!
He came by ship.

156. Even More True/False - $1600 Question
The monsters in this story were exiled by God; they opposed the Lord’s will and were defeated again and again.

157. Even More True/False - $1600 Answer
What is true:
According to the text, this is why Grendel and his mother live on the outskirts of the village.

158. Even More True/False - $2000 Question
Grendel cast a spell upon the weapons in the mead-hall.

159. Even More True/False - $2000 Answer
What is true:
This is why none of the Danish thanes can defeat him; Beowulf succeeds only because he “denies the use of weapons”

160. Seriously? There’s More? - $400 Question
Scops sang to the accompaniment of harps.

161. Seriously? There’s More? - $400 Answer
What is true:
Scops is the term for the entertainers; they are similar to the bards of England, the troubadours of France, the griots of Africa…

162. Seriously? There’s More? - $800 Question
When the dragon caused great terror in the land, Beowulf had been king for forty years.

163. Seriously? There’s More? - $800 Answer
What is false:
Beowulf rules for 50 years before his final battle.

164. Seriously? There’s More? - $1200 Question
Herot was set on fire and totally destroyed by Grendel.

165. Seriously? There’s More? - $1200 Answer
What is false:
Grendel attacks the thanes, so the thanes abandon the building; even in his battle with Beowulf, the hall is damaged but not destroyed by fire

166. Seriously? There’s More? - $1600 Question
Beowulf made a wooden shield with which to fight the dragon.

167. Seriously? There’s More? - $1600 Answer
Um…what is false:
it’s a DRAGON!

168. DAILY DOUBLE
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169. Seriously? There’s More? - $2000 Question
Beowulf’s people eagerly shared the treasure he had secured for them by defeating the dragon.

170. Seriously? There’s More? - $2000 Answer
What is false:
Wiglaf orders the thanes to bury the treasure in the tower that will serve as a memorial to Beowulf

171. You’re Kidding Me! - $400 Question
Beowulf was a humble, gracious man when first met in the epic.

172. You’re Kidding Me! - $400 Answer
What is false:
Beowulf is an arrogant braggart when we first meet him.

173. You’re Kidding Me! - $800 Question
The source of Beowulf is a version of the widespread “Bear Son’s Tale.”

174. You’re Kidding Me! - $800 Answer
What is true:
This sort of tale is popular in many cultures of this time period.

175. You’re Kidding Me! - $1200 Question
There is no theme to Beowulf.

176. You’re Kidding Me! - $1200 Answer
What is false:
All literature has a theme.

177. You’re Kidding Me! - $1600 Question
Beowulf was meant to be heard rather than read.

178. You’re Kidding Me! - $1600 Answer
What is true:
Oral literature is popular during this time period when very few people can read.

179. You’re Kidding Me! - $2000 Question
Beowulf goes to fight the dragon with the same optimism he felt as he prepared to battle Grendel earlier in the poem.

180. You’re Kidding Me! - $2000 Answer
What is false:
Beowulf has some reservations, and because of this, he prepares differently. He also recognizes the enormity of a dragon and uses all resources at his disposal.

181. I’m So Done With This - $400 Question
In the end, Beowulf’s people consider him a failure as a king because he was unable to protect them from the dragon.

182. I’m So Done With This - $400 Answer
What is false:
Beowulf’s people love him and build a memorial for him, despite his unconventional decision to battle the dragon.

183. I’m So Done With This - $800 Question
Hrothgar is not happy to see Beowulf arrive because Beowulf’s bravery will make him look weak and ineffectual.

184. I’m So Done With This - $800 Answer
What is false:
Hrothgar believes he was sent by God to save them; in this culture, it is not Hrothgar’s position to go into battle – and he hopes Beowulf succeeds.

185. I’m So Done With This - $1200 Question
Herot serves as a contrast to Grendel’s lair.

186. I’m So Done With This - $1200 Answer
What is true:
Herot is a place of life, laughter, and light…a parallel to Heaven. Grendel’s lair is a place of loneliness, despair, and misery…a parallel to Hell.

187. I’m So Done With This - $1600 Question
A hoarded treasure in Old English literature usually symbolizes spiritual death or damnation.

188. I’m So Done With This - $1600 Answer
What is true:
Hoarding treasure is a sign of greed. Greed is one of the seven deadly sins. It leads to spiritual death, which leads to eternal damnation.

189. I’m So Done With This - $2000 Question
The dragon is symbolic of death and evil as are all monsters in this epic tale.

190. I’m So Done With This - $2000 Answer
What is true:
All monsters represent death and evil; they are the clear antagonists who create fear and cause death.

191. FINAL JEOPARDY
TOPIC: ANGLO-SAXON CULTURE

192. FINAL JEOPARDY QUESTION
What is the Anglo-Saxon term for the value of a life as determined by rank and paid as compensation to the family of a slain person?

193. FINAL JEOPARDY ANSWER
What is wergild