Beowulf: Old English Epic Poem

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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?

  • Beowulf
  • Grendel (correct)
  • Hrothgar
  • The Beowulf poet

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?

<p>He is mortally wounded (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do scholars debate about the transmission of Beowulf?

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