Beowulf 23-end Review

What weapon is successful in killing Grendel's mother?

• Hrunting
• an axe
• Thrith
• a giant's sword

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What two objects are presented to Hrothgar as proof of Beowulf's victory?

• Grendel's head, Grendel's mother's head
• Grendel's head, hilt of the sword
• Grendel's mother's head, hilt of the sword
• none of the above

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What best describes the change in the lake after the death of Grendel's mother?

• boiling to calm
• calm to rough
• boiling to bubbling
• no change

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What is the name of the evil queen?

• Thrith
• Freaw
• Welthow
• Wiglaf

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What does Beowulf do with the treasures given to him by Hrothgar?

• he keeps it all
• he throws it in the lake
• he shares it with his king
• he gives it all to his queen

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What is the name of Higlac's wife?

• Higd
• Thrith
• Freaw
• Welthow

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Who rules Geatland after Higlac and Herdred?

• Unferth
• Hrothgar
• Beowulf
• Beo

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How long does Beowulf rule in peace?

• 15 years
• 25 years
• 50 years
• 5 years

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What was the threat that disrupted Beowulf's rule?

• Grendel's mother
• a storm
• a dragon
• a beast

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What was the reason the slave stole the gem studded cup?

• to buy his freedom
• to pay for ship passage
• to pay for his master's forgiveness
• to offer a tribute to Beowulf

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