BEOWULF
The sword given to Beowulf by unferth, it is the
1. Scandinavia- setting of the epic.
2. Denmark and Sweden- current Scandinavia
3. Beowulf- hero of the epic Beowulf
4. King Hygelac- King where Beowulf pledge allegiance
to.
5. King Hrothgar- King of Denmark
6. To kill Grendel- It is why Beowulf came to Denmark.
7. 12 years- For how many years were the murderous
behavior of Grendel remained uncheck.
- Beowulf came to Denmark in order to Hrothgar with
his problem about Grendel.
-Before Beowulf started his attack with Grendel, he told
Hrothgar to send something to Hygelac in case is killed
by Grendel.
8. Breast plate- What it is should be send back to
Hygelac.
9. By wrenching of his arms from it sockets- How did
Beowulf defeat Grendel?
10. Beowulf just allowed Grendel to escape- After his
defeat, what did Beowulf do towards Grendel?
11. Grendel’s mother- Who tried to take revenge over
the death of Grendel?
-After the problem with Grendel the son, Hrothgar had
another problem with Grendel’s mother. Mother came
and slaughtered.
12. The blood of Grendel’s mother was so hot that any
sword that he would use would melt. What problem
did Beowulf encounter in the battle in attacking the
mother of Grendel?
-However he was successful in tapping the head of
Grendel’s mother.
13. Heorot- festival and merrymaking was held in the
royal court of Hrothgar.
14. Naegling- Name of the sword of Beowulf
15.
sword of unferth- What is hrunting?
16. Monks- Who copied the epic patiently
-After Beowulf had a fight with Grendel, he returned to
kingdom of Hygelac.
17. Dragon (fire breathing dragon)- Monster that turned
out to be the problem of his people.
18. Dragon is guarding a horde of treasures and a thief
came into the cave and stole one of his precious cup.
Why the dragon does started breathing fire in the city?
-Beowulf had his men with him.
19. They run away- What incident that happened when
he was already fighting with his dragon?
20. Wiglaf- Who was left to fight the dragon?
21. Beowulf dies, the dragon also died and his body was
even thrown in the Clift. The result of the battle
-He was able kill the dragon the help of young lad.
22. A golden collar, necklace, ring and helmet- What did
Beowulf give to wiglaf before he died?
23. His body was cremated, including his treasures that
he earned when he had a fight with Grendel- What
happened to Beowulf body?
24. Good vs. Evil- The major theme of Beowulf
25. Beowulf- Who symbolizes good?
26. The monsters- Who symbolizes evil?
27. Cowardice and Disloyalty- What are the traits that
shown when the warriors ran away?
28. between 700-750 AD - What era did Beowulf
composed?
SONG OF ROLAND
1. France- The song of Roland is an epic of what
country?
2. Early of the 12th century- In what century does the
song of Roland was composed?
3. Olivier- Who was Roland’s closest companion? 18. Oliphant- the magic horn of Roland?

4. Saragossa- What was the last sitting spain to hold out 19. Veilantif- The gallant horse of Roland?
against Sharmaine?
20. Turpin- resolves the quarrel between Roland and
5. King Marsilla- King of Saragossa. Oliver in blowing the horn Oliphant?

6. King of Christian Franks, Emperor of the Holy Roman 21. St. Gabriel- Who interpose between Charlemagne
Empire- Who is Charlemagne? and god?

-Charles the Great (Charlemagne is a German word)
7. Christian Crusade- What kind of crusade where
Charlemagne is the leader?
9. Muslims in Spain- Who are those who was coverted
in Christianity?
-Except Saragossa which was under the leadership of
Marsilla
10. He promised that he will be converted to
Christianity, he will offered treasure, and he will pledge
allegiance to Charlemagne- What does king Marsilla tell
to Charlemagne?
22. The treachery of Ganelon, the Roncesvalles, the
Reprisals- The three parts of the song of Roland
23. Charlemagne- Who does the actions of the
reprisals?
24. The battle of Ebro river- What is the battle of
reprisal called?
25. The right hand of Marsilla was chopped off- What
was the injury of marsillia in the battle of Roncesvalles?
26. His body was torn to 4 pieces (his arms, legs were
tied to 4 horses and driven away)- What was the
punishment given to ganelon?

-As long as you withdraw the Franks in Spain. (These 27. He offers his glove to God- What was Roland’s last
are the Germanic tribes of Charlemagne). action before he died?

11. Ganelon- Who was made as enboy? that the offer 28. St. Gabriel- Who took the gloves to the god?
was accepted?
29. Michael, Gabriel and Querubin- Who brought up to
12. Stepfather- What is the relationship of ganelon and heaven?
Roland?
29. Rocamadour- the sword of Roland was kept where?
13. The king likes Roland more. He is the favorite
nephew of Charlemagne- Why is ganelon jealous with
Roland?

14. He tells marsillia the leader of Saracens how they

could ambush the rear guard of Charlemagne's army,
they should ambush- Tell me how ganelon betrayed the
rear guards?

15. Roncesvalles- Tell me where is the specific spot

where the battle took place?

16. 20, 000- In Roncesvalles, the rear guar of Roland

were ambushed by Saracens, how many men were with
him?

17. Durendal- the magic sword of Roland?