Heorot is decked for the party.  Past stories are remembered and rejoicing continues for Beowulf's victory over Grendal.

Chapter 17: (a former war between the Frisians and Danes is remembered)

1.) Who is Hildeburh, and why is she upset?


2.) How do Hengest and Finn come to an agreement about ending the war?  What happens if someone speaks ill of the past war?


Chapter 18: (the story continues, and then we are returned to present day Denmark with Beowulf and Company)

1.) How is Finn killed? 


2.) Who is Beowulf sitting in between during this celebration?  Why is this significant? 

Chapter 19: (The party wraps up)

1.) Why are the chieftans spoken of as "Those people were good."?  (end of chapter)

Beowulf has just defeated Grendal.  When the morning comes, the party begins!!!

Chapter 14:

1.) Where did Grendal finally die?  (not hell)

2.) as the king's thane (bard) began to put together a song for Beowulf, what other hero from the past was mentioned?  What did he kill? 



chapter 15:

1.) Why was it mentioned that Beowulf was more silent in boasting of his victory over Grendal (war deeds)?


Chapter 16:

1.) What is the only part of Heorot that was unscratched / not damaged by Grendal's fury?


2.) What gifts did Hrothgar give to Beowulf as a reward?

Chapter 11:  Hrothgar goes to sleep.  Beowulf again boasts of fighting Grendal without weapons and by the end of the chapter, Grendal appears; that is where the questions begin.

Chapter 12: 

1.) How many soldiers does Grendal kill before he reaches Beowulf?

2.) How does Beowulf seize Grendal?

Chapter 13:

1.) Why was it wise that Beowulf not use weapons?  (what was Grendal's powers?)

2.) How did Grendal escape Beowulf and return to his own hall (albeit he was going to die on his way home)

3.) What was the token that Beowulf held that showed his victory over Grendal?

Here's the rundown so far.  After a brief review of the past Danish kings, we come to the current king Hrothgar.  He's worked hard to bring a peace to his land and chose to celebrate this time of peace and prosperity by building a mead hall.  Grendal, however, a monster who lives under the land (under water, actually) despises this idea and comes up to wreck havoc upon the Danes, murdering many.  Hrothgar is too old to fight the beast himself, and several of his soldiers who do try to fight are killed in no time. 

Hearing of this crisis is the Geat Beowulf.  He is a strong, young soldier who desires to seek out glory by going to fight this monster (glory being an admirable desire in this time period).  He arrives with his fellow Thanes and comes to Hrothgar to offer his aid. 

As you read 7-10, Beowulf must deal with a bickering jealous Dane named Unferth who rehashes a past race that Beowulf lost with another friend.  Hrothgar, obviously, is in great debt to the young Beowulf for his help.  But can Beowulf defeat Grendal?  And how can he defeat him?  Those are the questions to be answered shortly.

Chapter 7 questions:

1.) As told by Hrothgar, Beowulf has the strength of how many men?

2.) How does Beowulf plan on fighting Grendal?  Why?

3.) What favor does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar should he lose to Grendal?

Chapter 8 questions:

1.) How did Hrothgar settle a feud with the Wulfings early in his reign as the Danish king?

Chapter 9 questions:

1.) Why did Unferth bring up the race Beowulf had with Breca?

2.) Describe the race / rules that Breca and Beowulf competed in.

Chapter 10 questions:

1.) What caused Beowulf to lose the race to Breca?  How many did he kill?

2.) After telling of some of his deeds at sea, what terrible truth does Beowulf bring up regarding Unferth?

3.) Who is Hrothgar's queen?

4.) What parting advice does Hrothgar give to Beowulf before he goes to sleep for the night?

Who is (was) your favorite superhero and explain in detail what you like about him / her.