1: How does the poet create suspense in the closing lines of this section?
2: Describe Grendel's attitude on his final approach to Herot.
3: Review lines 770-781. What major Anglo-Saxon value is implied here?
4: Review lines 899-924. The poet contrasts two kings and a prince. Who are they and what point is the poet establishing about leadership?
5: Recap Queen Welthow's blessing and request of Beowulf.
6: How does her murderous patter differ from Grendel's (His Mother)? Why would this difference be understandable in the Anglo-Saxon world? Find the lines to support your response.
7: How does his response reflect the Anglo-Saxon warrior code and goal?
8: Why does Beowulf shoot one of the sea monsters?