What is the name of the sword given to Beowulf by Unferth?
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Hrunting
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In what century was the Beowulf manuscript written?
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11th century
What is the only surviving manuscript of Beowulf called?
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Nowell Codex
How does Beowulf kill Grendel?
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Tearing off his arm
Who is Beowulf's father?
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Ecgþeow
From what land does Beowulf come?
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Geatland
Who is the king of the Danes in Beowulf?
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Hrothgar
What is the name of the monster Beowulf fights in Heorot?
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Grendel
In what language was the epic poem Beowulf originally written?
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Old English