1. Vocabulary- Use a dictionary to define each of the following words from Beowulf 1.bequeath (v) 2.enmity (n) 3.qualm (n) 4.assuage (v) 5.marauding (adj) 6.carouse (v) 7.tessellated (adj 8.harrowing (adj) 9.lurid (adj) 10.retinue (n) jutting (adj) 11. jutting (adj) 12. resplendent (adj) 13. precipice (n) 14. resolute (adj) 15. serpentine (adj) 16. enmesh (v) 17. insidious (adj) 18. discerning (adj) 19. intrepid (adj) 20. sinuous (adj)

2. BEOWULF STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS *Make sure to answer the questions using complete sentences!* PART I Section I 1.Describe what transpires in the mead hall to evoke the anger of the monster. What is Grendel’s lineage? Why is he described as being “born of Cain”? Section II 2.Who or what is Herot? 3.What happens during Grendel’s first visit to Herot? When does this occur? Describe the scene. 4.How long has Grendel haunted Herot? 5.Why doesn’t Grendel attack Hrothgar? 6.To what measures do Hrothgar and his nobles resort to rid themselves of Grendel? Section III 7.How does Beowulf react when he hears of the plight of the Danes and Hrothgar? What does this tell you about Beowulf’s character?

3. Setting (A description of where the action occurs) Characters (List and describe important information about the characters in the section) Summary of Section (A 3-5 sentence summary of the section) Themes (List the main themes or ideas discussed) Prediction (Make a prediction of what you think will happen in the next sections) Beowulf: Sections 1-3