Beowulf Ch. 24 - 31 review

What is Hrothgar's warning to Beowulf in Ch. 25?

• don't become greedy

• don't become old

• don't become wealthy

• don't become king

Answer explanation

Hrothgar warned Beowulf to not turn to pride or become greedy.

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What is the name of Beowulf's sword?

• Hrunting

• Naegling

• Sword of Giants

• Wyglaf

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What does Beowulf give back to Unferth before he leaves for Geatland?

• the hilt of the sword of the Giants

• his mailshirt

• Hrunting

• his helmet

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How does Hrothgar feel about Beowulf and his men leaving?

• excited

• worried

• sad

• relieved

Answer explanation

He is sad. They realize they will never see each other again.

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How does Beowulf reward the boat's watchman?

• a gold helmet

• a golden saddle

• a sword bound with gold

• gems

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Who is Beowulf's king?

• Hygelac

• Hrothgar

• Heremod

• Ecgtheow

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Who is Beowulf's queen?

• Wealtheow

• Hygd

• Grendel

• Heremod

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"Above them the world-candle shone bright from the south." Identify the kenning in this sentence and what it represents.

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How is Beowulf related to Hygelac?

• his uncle

• his father

• his son

• his brother

Answer explanation

Beowulf is Hygelac's nephew

Hygelac is Beowulf's uncle

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TRUE OR FALSE: Beowulf boasts about his battles with Grendel and his mother to King Hygelac.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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