Question

Unferth, one of Lord Hrothgar's men, challenge Beowulf? A. Unferth accuses Beowulf of being unable to wage a successful battle against Grendel. B. Unferth accuses Beowulf of disloyalty to the Scylding king. C. Unferth blames Beowulf for their kingdom's sorrows. D. Unferth is jealous because the woman he loves wants Beowulf and not him.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is A. Unferth accuses Beowulf of being unable to wage a successful battle against Grendel.

Explanation: Unferth accuses Beowulf of being unable to wage a successful battle against Grendel because of Beowulf losing a swimming match against Brecca, however Beowulf goes on to tell him that he had to fight monsters while swimming (9 of them) and thus is the reason he lost.

Answer 2

The answer is A. Unferth accuses Beowulf of being unable to wage a successful battle against Grendel.