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Beowulf Escape room

Marcelloemi Brancaccio

Created on October 4, 2025

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Beowulf Escape room

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Introduction

Introduction

"Beowulf is an incredible human with enormous strength that is the son of Edgetho. He got called for help by the king of Denmark and here Beowulf will fight some battles against monsters that want to destroy the kingdom and his destiny is to die, but you can change it!"

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Nobody really knows where Grendel (1) ________ (come) from. Some say he (2) ________ (be) the son of a demon, born in the shadows of a cursed land. He (3) ________ (live) alone in the dark, far from the joy of men.

came, was, lived

comes, was, lives

comes, were, lives

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For many years, Grendel has watched the humans sing and celebrate in the great hall of Heorot. Their happiness (4) ________ (make) him furious. One night, he (5) ________ (attack) the hall without warning. Since then, he (6) ________ (kill) many brave warriors.

make, attacked, kill

maked, attacked, killed

made, attacked, has killed

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But Grendel didn't stop. He (7) ________ (return) many times, stronger each time. The king (8) ________ (not know) how to stop him.

returned, does not knew

returned, did not know

return, do not know

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One day, a hero named Beowulf (9) ________ (arrive) in the land. He (10) ________ (fight) Grendel with his bare hands. The people (11) ________ (hope) that this time, the monster would be defeated. Grendel, however, (12) ________ (sense) that something is different. He had never faced a warrior like Beowulf before…

arrived, fought, hoped, sensed

arrive, fighted, hopes, senses

did arrive, fighted, hoped, sense

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I don’t really like to eat bread or fruit.In my opinion brave warriors who fight taste better. What do I eat?

Bread and cheese

Human flesh

Fish and berries

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I don’t have a bed or a house. I live in a dark, cold, wet place where no one wants to go. Where do I sleep?

In a cozy forest cabin

In the darkness

In a royal castle

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I don’t like the sun.I come out when the moon shines and everyone is asleep. When do I hunt?

Early in the morning

At noon

At night

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I hear people singing and laughing in the great hall. Their happiness makes my anger even bigger and grows my jealousy. How do I feel?

Angry / Jealous

Calm and peaceful

Happy and joyful

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Look at the picture. Below you can see short descriptions. Choose the description that best matches the picture. Only one description is correct.
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Beowulf fought Grendel in the forest

Beowulf ran away from the hall

Beowulf entered the hall quietly

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Grendel broke the door and attacked the men

Grendel opened the door slowly

Grendel smiled and said hello

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Beowulf fought Grendel with his hands

Beowulf fought Grendel with a sword

Beowulf ran away from Grendel

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Beowulf tore off Grendel’s arm

Beowulf hurt Grendel’s arm

Grendel tore off Beowulf’s arm

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Grendel stayed in the hall

Grendel escaped into the swamp

Beowulf followed him into the forest

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The warriors celebrated Beowulf’s victory

The warriors cried because they were sad

The warriors ran away from the hall

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A battle has ended, but perhaps that isn't the only obstacle for Beowulf. Open the door to discover what awaits him...

Find the key to continue

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Continue exploring the house

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After Beowulf defeated the terrible monster Grendel, the people of the Danish kingdom celebrated him as a great hero. King Hrothgar thanked him for saving his people and offered him many gifts. But Beowulf did not want to stay in one place for too long. After saying goodbye to Hrothgar and his men, he returned to his ship with his companions. Together they sailed away, ready to explore new lands and face new challenges that would test Beowulf’s strength and courage once again.

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The day after Beowulf defeated Grendel, everyone in the Danish kingdom was happy and safe. The people in Heorot celebrated and told stories about Beowulf, the brave hero who had saved them. King Hrothgar held a big feast and thanked Beowulf for his bravery. Beowulf was proud, but he stayed humble. He spent the day talking with Hrothgar and the men, sharing stories about his adventures. In the evening, he looked at the sea, thinking about new places to explore and new challenges to face.

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After some time in the Danish kingdom, Beowulf started to feel restless. He was proud of his victories and wanted more power. He began to question King Hrothgar’s decisions and act boldly. Some people were surprised and started to follow him. Beowulf dreamed of becoming the ruler, but he knew it would not be easy. He thought carefully about how to get power without starting a big war.

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Beowulf had a funny and joyful day, but a new menace was coming. Grendel’s mother was furious because of the death of her son. She wanted to destroy the kingdom because of her anger... did our hero manage to save the kingdom?

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Beowulf was a really strong hero, and Grendel’s mother also had a lot of strength.There were ____ legends about Grendel’s mother and her magic sword.

many

a few

much

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It was late (1) ______ night when Beowulf reached the dark lake. The moon was shining (2) ______ the water, and strange shadows moved (3) ______ the rocks. Beowulf jumped (4) ______ the lake and swam down to the bottom.

at, on, behind, Into

to, on, under, into

at, in, behind, in

Find the sword to continue

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He arrived (5) ______ a large cave full of bones and gold. (6) ______ the middle of the cave, Grendel’s mother was waiting for him. She attacked him suddenly (7) ______ the fight. Beowulf tried to use his sword, but it broke (8) ______ the battle.

inside, on, during, after

inside, in, during, during

in, in, during, during

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He looked around and saw a big sword hanging (9) ______ the wall. It was high and heavy, but Beowulf took it and hit the monster. The fight ended (10) ______ a few minutes — Grendel’s mother was dead. Beowulf left the cave and came out (11) ______ sunrise. Everyone in the village celebrated (12) ______ the evening with a great feast.

on, before, at, in

in, after, to, in

on, after, at, in

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congratulations!

Mission completed! You've helped Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother with great courage, well done! But the hero isn't long before he faces another monster... are you ready to open the door and begin the fight?

Use the magnifying glass to search for the key

Continue exploring the house

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Beowulf returns home and becomes king of the Geats. After fifty years of reign, a dragon attacks him. Beowulf is alone, in danger and about to die… help him save his life!

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“Your quest is nearly complete. Hidden in the final words of Beowulf’s tale lies the key to your triumph. Can you find it?”

Against darkness you stood, Legends will tell your tale, In fire and shadow you endured, Victory became your gift, Eternal courage your name.

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Thanks to your help, Beowulf defeated the dragon and brought peace to the land. The people celebrate his courage and thank you for your bravery and intelligence. You solved all the challenges and helped the hero. Well done, heroes!

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