Beowulf's Last Battle

Beowulf's Last Battle

Multiple Choice

What is Beowulf’s future when he returns to Geatland?

• he accidentally kills his cousin and uncle (and is exiled)

• he becomes king of the Geats

• He marries Hildegarth and retires early

• He steals a cup from a treasure tower guarded by a dragon

Multiple Select

When Beowulf is an old man, why does he decide to fight against a dragon?

• He didn’t want to. He was forced into it

• He wants to get more glory/fame

• His old age affects his judgment and he acts out of character in taking this risk

• He believes that he is the only one who can defeat the dragon

Multiple Choice

In what way does Beowulf’s sword fail him during the fight with the dragon?

• Beowulf drops the sword and it stays out of his reach during the fight.

• It has a spell on it so that it can’t hurt the dragon.

• It breaks apart when striking the dragon’s scales.

• The dragon is able to melt the sword with its fiery breath.

Multiple Choice

In what way does Beowulf’s shield fail him during the fight with the dragon?

• Beowulf drops the shield and it stays out of his reach during the fight.

• He accidentally brought the plastic shield from the Anglo-Saxon epic hero costume he'd given his grandson for Christmas

• It breaks apart when the dragon slashes it with his talons.

• The dragon is able to melt the shield with its fiery breath.

Multiple Choice

What do Beowulf's men do in this final battle?

• they formed a circle around their aging leader to defend him

• they accidentally became separated from him in the dragon's lair

• they ran away like little girls and hid in the woods

Multiple Choice

Why does Wiglaf fight the dragon along with Beowulf?

• He had a magical sword that could pierce dragon scales.

• He didn’t want Beowulf to get all of the glory.

• He lost a bet with the other men.

• He respected Beowulf and knew it was his duty to help.

Multiple Choice

"I mean to stand, not run from his shooting Flames, stand till fate decides Which of us wins" [typo has been updated--answer with the correct answer]

• pagan allusion

• biblical allusion

Multiple Choice

Who is the Geats’ ring-giver?

• Beowulf

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgar

• Hrostafarian

KENNING: ring-giver

• Beowulf is known as a giver of rings

• Rings signify treasure/battle spoils

Multiple Choice

By using the kenning, "ring-giver," what does the author want to highlight about Beowulf?

• his generosity

• his wealth

• his courage