Monster’s Lair/Battle with Grendel’s Mother Questions

 

  1. Who are the other inhabitants of the monsters lair?

 

  1. Why do you think Grendel’s mother takes back Grendel’s arm?

 

  1. What does Beowulf take with him from the monster’s lair?

 

  1. Why couldn’t Grendel’s mother hurt Beowulf?

 

  1. How does Beowulf kill Grendel’s mother?

 

  1. What do the people say about Grendel’s father?

 

  1. Where is the monster’s lair located? 

 

  1. What did Grendel’s blood do to the giant’s sword’s blade?

 

  1. Who does Grendel’s mother kill?  Why?

 

  1. What does King Hrothgar promise Beowulf will be his reward if he kills Grendel’s mother?

 

  1. What are some differences between the battle with Grendel and the battle with Grendel’s mother?

 

  1. What did the Danes think happened to Beowulf during his fight with Grendel’s mother?

 

  1. Why did the water in the lake turn red?

 

  1. How did the king know about the monster’s lair?

 

  1. Who named the monster Grendel?

 

  1. Who gave up and left the lake to go home?

 

  1. What happens at night to the lake?

 

  1. How long did Grendel’s mother rule the lake?

 

  1. What are three pagan elements of this chapter of the poem?

 

  1. What are three religious elements of this chapter of the poem?