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Use the Hints on this page to help you answer the questions. 1 Which of the following statements would you most likely include in a summary of "Beowulf and Grendel"? A Heorot Hall was once King Hrothgar's favorite place. B Grendel preferred to live in dark, gloomy places. C Hrothgar shows great weakness compared to the courageous Beowulf. D Beowulf promises King Hrothgar that he will kill Grendel. 2 Which is the best summary of the last paragraph of the story? A Beowulf and Grendel have a fierce and unrestrained battle. B Beowulf defeats Grendel who returns to his lake to die. C Grendel howls a song of death while he flees the hall. D Grendel gets what he deserves for terrorizing the Danes. 3 Write a summary of the story "Beowulf 'and Grendel" in your own words. Be sure to be objective and include at least three details about the main characters, setting and important events. __
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1. C Hrothgar shows great weakness compared to the courageous Beowulf.2. B Beowulf defeats Grendel, who returns to his lake to die.3. "Beowulf and Grendel" is a tale of heroism and confrontation between the fearless warrior Beowulf and the monstrous Grendel. Set in Heorot Hall, once King Hrothgar's favorite place, the story unfolds with Grendel terrorizing the Danes. Beowulf, displaying courage, promises to kill Grendel and fulfills his pledge, ultimately defeating the monster. The setting, characterized by Heorot Hall's significance, serves as the backdrop for the intense struggle between good and evil.