Beowulf Final Test

Grendel finally shows fear when

• he is held fast in Beowulf’s grip

• Beowulf first approaches him

• Beowulf’s men attack him

• he runs back to his den

Why does Grendel's mother kill that specific victim during the night?

• She wanted to prove that the king would never be safe by killing Beowulf.

• She killed the queen because she is the king’s greatest love.

• He was the king’s best man and friend; she wanted to seek revenge by choosing someone closest to him.

• She killed the king because the community is only as strong as its leader.

How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?

• He strangles her.

• He throws her to the sea serpents.

• He cuts off her head.

• He stabs her through the heart

What does the dragon hoard and how does his show symbolism?

• Gold and treasures that show symbolism of fame

• Gold and treasures that show symbolism of pride

• Gold and treasures that show symbolism of faith

• Gold and treasures that show symbolism of greed

What does Wiglaf do when he sees Beowulf faltering in his fight with the dragon?

• Rushes to show that he is the new hero.

• Runs away.

• Rushes to Beowulf's aid.

• Cries into this Scandinavian beard.

What is Beowulf’s flaw?

• His desire to live forever.

• His desire to retire early.

• His greed for money.

• His greed for fame.

Why is Hrunting useless against Grendel's Mother?

• "no sword could slice her evil skin"

• "ring-marked blades, straight at her head'

• "he leaped upon her"

• "repaid her him with clutching claws"

What happens to the blade of Beowulf's sword when he stabs the dragon?

• It breaks

• The dragon says "ouchie"

• It stands strong

• Absolutely nothing happens

What do Beowulf's soldiers do when Beowulf starts to lose the battle with the dragon?

• They fled deep into the woods

• They cheered Beowulf on

• Charged the dragon

• Smiled nervously

Where does Grendel live?

• deep in the swamp/marsh

• the jungle

• the ocean

• the city