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Missouri State University
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ENG 351 | Survey of American Literature II
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2021
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Beowulf Questions for Chapters 1-7 Name ___________________ Beowulf Questions for Chapters 1-7 Name ___________________ 1. Describe Herot. 1. Describe Herot. 2. Describe Grendel's lair. How does it compare to Herot? 2. Describe Grendel's lair. How does it compare to Herot? 3. What is the significance of Grendel being descended from Cain? 3. What is the significance of Grendel being descended from Cain? 4. Why does Grendel attack Herot? 4. Why does Grendel attack Herot? 5. What had Herot symbolized before the coming of Grendel? After? 5. What had Herot symbolized before the coming of Grendel? After? 6. Why is Hrothgar's lieutenant concerned about the arrival of Beowulf and his men? 6. Why is Hrothgar's lieutenant concerned about the arrival of Beowulf and his men? 7. How does the lieutenant recognize Beowulf as a hero? 7. How does the lieutenant recognize Beowulf as a hero? 8. Why does Unferth bring up Beowulf's swimming match with Brecca? How does Beowulf respond? 8. Why does Unferth bring up Beowulf's swimming match with Brecca? How does Beowulf respond? 9. What is Welthow's role in Herot? What does the narrator praise her for? 9. What is Welthow's role in Herot? What does the narrator praise her for? 10. What are Beowulf's thoughts as he waits for Grendel's arrival? 10. What are Beowulf's thoughts as he waits for Grendel's arrival?