Grendel’s mother takes _____ and _____ from Heorot.

Hrothgar’s crown and Wealhtheow’s cape

Beowulf used the huge, curved sword that he found after he killed Grendel’s mother to

hack Grendel’s mother into bits.

Beowulf’s men assume that Beowulf is dead because

the pond was filled with so much blood.

they have waited a really long time.

Hrothgar ordered them to return to Heorot.

What did Beowulf notice about Grendel?

Grendel smelled like rotting matter.

Grendel seemed to be in a daze.

Grendel's legs were thick and twisted.

Grendel's face looked like his friend's.

After Beowulf's death,

Wiglaf cared for Beowulf's bees.

monsters no longer roamed Earth.

Unferth thought that he

could trick Beowulf into leaving Heorot.

should receive a reward from Hrothgar.

How did Beowulf kill Grendel's Mother?

He pulled Her through the pool.

When Scyld Scefing knew he was about to die, he

ordered a special ship to be built.

tried to find the smartest man in the world.

sent messengers to find a new king.

asked King Tarid to rule over his people.

When Beowulf touched the sword's blade,

Grendel's dead body sprang at him.

he was reminded of another battle.

After Beowulf became king,

his country had peace for forty years.

Hrothgar sent Grendel's head to him.

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30 sec • 1 pt

According to Hrothgar’s dreams

Hrothgar would be killed.

Heorot would be dripping with blood.

Grendel would be destroyed.

Wealhtheow would be carried off by Grendel.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Unferth believed the old legends of Grendel because

Unferth had the most knowledge

Unferth was plotting with Grendel.

Unferth was superstitious.

Unferth was evil.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Wealhtheow saved Hrothgar from injury in the monster’s second trip to the great hall

through her faith in the gods.

by physically shielding him.

through her magical powers.

with the help of soldiers.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Beowulf’s poor sight symbolized

his weakness of purpose.

his inability to foresee events.

his human frailty.

his faith in gods.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When he reached Denmark, Beowulf left his sword on the beach because

the coastguard needed weapons.

he would fight with his hands.

the coastguard demanded it.

he would demand better weapons.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Beowulf say honey was like liquid sunlight in his veins?

It made him feel good.

It replaced his blood.

It gave him natural strengths.

It was delicious.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hrothgar gave Beowulf gifts after he killed Grendel because

he was generous by nature.

he liked Beowulf.

he was afraid of Beowulf.

he was thankful, and it was the custom.

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Beowulf A New Telling

According to Hrothgar’s dreams

Unferth believed the old legends of Grendel because

Wealhtheow saved Hrothgar from injury in the monster’s second trip to the great hall

Beowulf’s poor sight symbolized

When he reached Denmark, Beowulf left his sword on the beach because

Why did Beowulf say honey was like liquid sunlight in his veins?

Hrothgar gave Beowulf gifts after he killed Grendel because

The story of the dragon that Sigemund and Fitela killed showed the Danes’

Grendel’s mother takes _ and _ from Heorot.

Beowulf used the huge, curved sword that he found after he killed Grendel’s mother to

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