Beowulf, Grendel and the Dragon

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What do you think?

Write your impression of this story.

Answer the questions:

Why did many men wanted to be Hothgars warriors? _______________________________
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What did Hothgar give anyone who fought bravely? ________________________________
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Grendel was a giant demon but, what was it first, him and his people, hundreds of
years ago?
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Nothing could hurt Grendel through his skin. Why? __________________________
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Which monsters did Beowulf kill? _______________________________________
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Beowulf wants to kill the Dragon to protect his people and makes the blacksmith make
a strong shield. Why?
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Vocabulary:
Read the underlined word and write a synonym or a similar expression:
They went swift as an arrow to help King Hothgar. (Page 16)
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Grendel howled. He was frightened now. (Page 22)
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() from the bottom swam Grendels mother. In her hand she clutched a
curved dagger (Page 28)
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The warriors feasted in peace. (Page 32)
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Then they pushed the boat into the foaming sea (Page 33)
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He dragged the treasure, piece by piece, into the cave. (Page 37)
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Over bare sandy heath they rode. (Page 49)
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Out came the great worm, belching fire. (Page 52)
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Discussion:
Why do you think Grendel attacks the palace? _____________________________________
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Beowulf had nothing to do with Kings matters, but he decides to fight Grendel. Why?
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What made the Dragon sleep so long? When did it wake up? ___________________

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Who killed the Dragon really? How?_____________________________________
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