The Death of Beowulf

Beowulf knows that he had "unwound his string of days on earth" is evidence that

• he knows this is his impending death

• he might see his people again

• he is aware of the dragon's death

• he needs Wiglaf by his side

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Without a son after his death, Beowulf

• can name Higlac is heir

• does not have an heir

• can name Wiglaf King of the Danes

• The Geats can elect their new King

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When facing his own death, Beowulf reflects on

• the treasures the dragon kept

• his friends the Danes

• his ideals about peace, justice, and honor

• how unsuccessful his life was

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Wiglaf went back

• safe to his own family

• to the dragon's cave to see if it was dead

• to the Danes and told what happened

• anxious to return while Beowulf was alive

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"Take what I have, lead my people, help them, my time is gone." This was said by

• Beowulf to Wiglaf

• Wiglaf to Beowulf

• Beowulf to Higelac

• Hrothgard to Beowulf

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Beowulf shows he wants fame that last after his death when

• he asked Wiglaf to compose the epic poem about his famous deeds

• he said to the Danes to build him a tomb that can be seen from afar

• he said to the Geats to build him a tomb that can be seen from afar

• he asked his followers to compose the epic poem about his famous deeds

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Before he dies, Beowulf chooses ____ to lead the Geats after his death.

• Higelac

• Willow

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgard

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He decrees a punishment for the cowardly warriors who ran away.

• Beowulf

• Wiglaf

• Higelac

• Willow

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"None of your race will have anything left but their lives." This quote demonstrates that the coward warriors

• will lose their lives but not their fortunes

• will lose all their fortunes but not their lives

• will live peacefully in town without any more comments

• will show bravery and loyalty

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As Beowulf wishes, the Geats build

• a mead hall for their festivities

• an ancient armor for the king

• a ship for his funeral

• a tower as his monument

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