Where does Beowulf fight Grendel’s mother?
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Correct answer: In her underwater den
Beowulf dives into a mere and fights Grendel's mother in her underwater den. The setting emphasizes the danger and otherworldly nature of the battle, contrasting with the hall-based fight against Grendel.
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