Beowulf Jeopardy 2 Jeopardy Template

Vocabulary	Characters and Events	Characters and Events	Find That Line	Analytical Questions
100 What does it mean to give comfort or relief? Solace	200 How many battles occur in “Beowulf” and name them. 1. The Battle with Grendel 2. The Battle with Grendel’s Mother 3. The Battle with the Dragon	200 What did the Geats do to Beowulf’s body after he died? The Geats burned Beowulf’s body on a funeral pyre and built him a strong and tall tower/monument. Beowulf’s ashes and the treasures he had won from the dragon were sealed there.	300 "The Beowulf rose, still brave, still strong, And with his shield at his side, and a mail shirt on his breast, Strode calmly, confidently, toward the tower, under The rocky cliffs: no coward could have walked there!" Lines 650-653	400 What are two (2) characteristics that make Beowulf a legendary, or epic hero? Answers may vary - Bravery, Loyalty, Honor, Strength, Perseverance, etc.
100 What does it mean to act in an upright, moral way; OR virtuous? Righteous	200 Where does the story take place? Denmark and Geatland	200 Who helped Beowulf defeat the dragon? Wiglaf	300 "A powerful monster, living down In the darkness, growled in pain, impatient As day after day the music rang loud Loud in that hall, [...]" Lines 1-4	400 Name at least two (2) themes present in “Beowulf.” Answers may vary - Heroism or the Heroic Code, Loyalty, Bravery, Revenge, Death, etc.
100 What is a long, narrative poem that celebrates heroic deeds and legendary events? Epic	200 How does Beowulf die? Beowulf dies by getting fatally wounded after his fight against the dragon	200 What was Beowulf’s request before he died? He asks Wiglaf to bring him the treasure the dragon was guarding	300 "To the old man's mouth was silent, spoke No more, had said as much as it could; He would sleep in the fire, soon. His soul left his flesh, flew to glory." Lines 839-842	400 How does Beowulf compare to modern heroes? Answers may vary
100 What does it mean to make twisting or turning motions? Writhing	200 How does Beowulf defeat Grendel? Beowulf rips Grendel’s arm out with his bare-hands	200 What is the name of the mead-hall in story? Herot	300 "The brilliant light shone, suddenly, As though burning in that hall, and as bright as Heaven's Own candle, lit in the sky." Lines 543-545	400 What is How does this literature of "Beowulf" shape and reflect society?
100 What is an epic hero? The central character in an epic	200 How does Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother? Beowulf uses a sword to kill Grendel’s mother	200 How many years did Beowulf rule over Geatland as king? 50 years	300 "In his far-off home Beowulf, Higlac's Follower and the strongest of the Geats - greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in this world - Heard how Grendel filled the nights with horror [...]" Lines 109-112	400 What are four (4) literary devices displayed in “Beowulf”? Alliteration, Assonance, Caesura, Kenning, Symbolism, Imagery, Allusion, Metaphor, Hyperbole, and Allegory

"Beowulf" Jeopardy

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