Question

This character avenges the death of his cousin Eanmund by killing Onela. The work in which this character appears ends by describing him as “the kindest to his people and keenest to win fame.” During a flyting contest with Unferth, (10[4])this character claims (10[1])that battling sea monsters caused (10[1])him to lose a swimming contest with Breca. (10[1])Wiglaf becomes king after this character is killed by a dragon. (10[1])This character brings a severed arm to (10[1])Hrothgar after killing the “demon” (10[2])that terrorized the mead hall at Heorot. For 10 points, what Geatish warrior titles an Old English poem (10[1])in which he fights the monster Grendel? ■END■

ANSWER: Beowulf
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2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY10100%0%20%70.30
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