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Who is the king of the Danes in the epic poem Beowulf?
Who is the king of the Danes in the epic poem Beowulf?
- Hrothgar (correct)
- Beowulf
- Grendel
- The Beowulf poet
What is the name of the monster that attacks the mead hall Heorot in Beowulf?
What is the name of the monster that attacks the mead hall Heorot in Beowulf?
- Beowulf
- Grendel (correct)
- Hrothgar
- The Beowulf poet
Where does Beowulf become king after his victory over Grendel and his mother?
Where does Beowulf become king after his victory over Grendel and his mother?
- Denmark
- Scandinavia
- Geatland (correct)
- Hrothgar's kingdom
What happens to Beowulf in the battle with the dragon?
What happens to Beowulf in the battle with the dragon?
What do scholars debate about the transmission of Beowulf?
What do scholars debate about the transmission of Beowulf?