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Beowulf: The Battle With Grendel

TEXT EVIDENCE QUIZ – Make Up

Answer the following questions with apt and specific text evidence from the poem. Remember
to introduce your quote with a signal phrase and cite it with an MLA citation. NOTE: This text is
an anonymous epic poem, so cite by title and line number.

Example:
Grendel’s rage is clear, as he is “maddening for blood,/pacing the length…with his loathsome
tread” (Beowulf 724-726).

1. Where does Beowulf battle Grendel?

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2. What indication is there that Beowulf is ready for Grendel?

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3. Give and explain an example of the belief in fate.

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 4. According to the text, who else has Grendel offended?

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5. Why does no one blame Hrothgar?

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Bonus
What other hero’s story does the poet sing about?
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