Reading Questions #3 - Beowulf (abridged version) Name Grendel’s Mother
1. What does Grendel’s mother do when she visits Herot?

2. Why does she kill King Hrothgar’s best friend instead of the king himself?

3. Describe her home.

The Battle With Grendel’s Mother

4. What challenges does Beowulf face when he goes to fight Grendel’s mother?

5. Why can’t she kill Beowulf?

6. What does Beowulf use to kill her? What is special about this weapon?

7. After killing Grendel’s mother, what does Beowulf find in the corner of her lair?

8. What are the warriors waiting for him on shore thinking? Why?

9. What are the two things that Beowulf brings back from the encounter with Grendel’s mother?