Grendel Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Grendel? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Hrothgar's meadhall, Hart, represents


Wealtheow's dowry
Hrothgar's power and might
Happiness
Grendel's heritage
Q. The dragon is more than just big and scary. He also represents


Greed
Strength
Confidence
Righteousness
Q. Gardner uses the Zodiac to remind us that


Grendel is superstitious
Religion is ineffective
Time is repetitive and relentless
The Danes should consult the stars more
Q. The Shaper creates some wicked lyrics. He also stands for


Beauty
Human creativity
Prejudice
All of the above
Q. The oak roots that Grendel sees in visions might refer to


The agricultural nature of Danish society
Grendel's desire to go vegetarian
A Norse myth of creation
The woods around Grendel's cave