Beowulf Part 2

What is Hrunting?

• A viking grunt

• A sword found by Beowulf during the battle

• Beowulf's sword

• The spell cast by Grendel's Mother

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Why does the dragon attack the Geats?

• He seeks revenge for Grendel's death

• He is unhappy with Beowulf as king

• The Geats partying is too loud

• His treasure was stolen by a thief

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Who is Wiglaf?

• Beowulf's loyal follower

• Beowulf's uncle

• Hrothgar's brother

• A traitor to Beowulf

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What does Beowulf request Wiglaf to build for him?

• A mead hall

• A castle made of treasure

• A trophy made of treasure

• A tower for his tomb

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Why does Beowulf have a more difficult time defeating the dragon?

• He is too old

• He lost his powers

• He is not superhuman

• He doesn't have a sword

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Why does Beowulf continue to fight all of these battles?

• To become strong

• To die

• For fame

• To gain new fans

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Beowulf says farewell to his followers before the battle with the dragon. What can you infer from this action?

• Beowulf will lose all of his men in battle

• Beowulf may die in his last battle

• The dragon will destroy the entire community

• Beowulf believes he cannot defeat the dragon

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How will the tower built to remember Beowulf continue to aid his people?

• It guides the sailors

• It produces treasure

• It is used as a mead hall

• It is used as a hotel

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How did Hrothgar reward Beowulf?

• He passed his crown over to Beowulf.

• He sang a song in Beowulf's honor.

• He gave Beowulf treasures and gold.

• He offered his daughter’s hand in marriage.

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How many years later is it when Beowulf is faced with the deed of killing the dragon?

• 20

• 50

• 10

• 25

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