1. Quote a phrase in the reading that points to Grendel's evil nature. (Write the complete quote.) "A powerful monster, living down in the darkness, growled in pain impatient as day, after day the music rang" (Lines 1-3) 2. What Biblical figure is Grendel related to? A monster, demon 3. Why was the Biblical figure in #2 banished by God? Creatures from Cain that are murderous creatures that were banished by God. 4. What does Grendel do at night? During the night Grendel would hunt and this one time he would go against 61 men and win. 5. Why do none of Hrothgar's men challenge Grendel? 6. Why does Herot remain empty for 12 years? 7. Why does Grendel not touch Hrothgar's throne? 8. How is Beowulf glorified in Lines 110-111? 9. What did Beowulf do with Grendel's body after he killed him? 10. What characteristics of Grendel might be seen in more contemporary monsters such as Godzilla, King Kong, Rodan, etc