The Middle Ages: Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales (p. 68)

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The Middle Ages 

Statement of Inquiry: The identity and development of past societies can be explored through the perspectives of the people who lived there.  

Key Concept: Time, place and space 

Related Concepts: Perspective, Identity 

Global Context: Fairness and development

What was life like in Britain during the Middle Ages?

You are going to watch an animated video version of the Old English poem, Beowulf. This story was produced between 975 and 1025 by an anonymous writer.  The story takes places in 6th century Scandinavia, where a brave warrior Beowulf battles with three monsters. The story of Beowullf was of great inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote high fantasy classics like The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. After the video, answer the questions. 

What is the name of Hrothgar's mead hall?

1. Geatland
2. 'Merica
3. Herot
4. Hrunting

Why were mead halls like Herot important to Ango-Saxons people?

1. Criminals were put to trial there
2. Wedding ceremonies happened there
3. The were the most beautiful buildings
4. The were a place to gather and feast

How many winters does Grendel haunt Herot?

1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13

Who is Unferth?

1. Grendel's mom
2. Hrothgar's right hand man
3. Mr. van de Kuilen
4. Man that killed Beowulf

How will Beowulf fight Grendel?

1. With nothing
2. With wizardry
3. With a sword
4. With Hrunting

Why does Grendel's mother attack Herot?

1. To steal treasure
2. For revenge
3. For fun
4. She is under a spell

What is the name of Beowulf's sword?

1. Thryth
2. Herot
3. Hrunting
4. Higlac

Where was Grendel during Beowulf's battle with his mother?

1. Dead in the corner
2. attacking Herot
3. holding Thryth captive
4. wielding Hrunting

How effectie is the Hrunting sword?

1. It breaks in half
2. It only cuts Grendels mother
3. It is being thrown away
4. It beheads Grendel and his mother

What happens many years after Beowulf's fight with Grendel and his mother?

1. The Geats declare war on the Danes
2. Herot is attacked by a horde of monster
3. Beowulf becomes king
4. Trump is elected president

What is a lair?

1. a hero's welcome
2. a monster's trap
3. a wild animal's den
4. the entrance to a cave

What happens to Beowulf's shield in the fight with the dragon?

1. It bends
2. It cracks
3. It explodes
4. It melts

Who is Wiglaf?

1. Helps Beowulf defeat the dragon
2. Helps Beowulf defeat Grendel
3. Helps Beowulf defeat Grendels mother
4. Helps Beowulf become king

What does Beowulf reward Wiglaf with?

1. The treasures
2. The dragon's head
3. Promoting him to king
4. He does not give a reward

What is Beowulf's home country

1. Denmark
2. Sweden
3. Norway
4. England

What is built near the end of the story?

1. A castle for Wiglaf
2. A library where people can learn Beowulf
3. A mound in memory of Beowulf
4. A ship to send away cowardly soldiers