Beowulf Part II

How long was Beowulf king before the dragon laid waste to Geatland?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 75 years

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What incited the dragon to attack the community?

• the attack was unprovoked

• someone got too close to the dragon eggs

• the warriors were too loud in the mead hall

• a thief stole a jeweled chalice/cup from the dragon's hoard

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How does Beowulf plan to fight the dragon?

• with armor, chain mail, sword and shield

• with his bare hands

• using Hrunting

• with a giant's sword

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Which literary term fits these examples?

"I won't shift a foot when I meet the cave-guard..." "I scorn further words against this sky-borne foe"

• irony

• kenning

• alliteration

• foreshadowing

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How many warriors does Beowulf take with him to fight the dragon?

• none

• 5

• 10

• 11

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How does Beowulf begin his fight with the dragon?

• He send Wiglaf ahead as a scout

• He and the warriors storm the dragon's lair

• He yells out a battle cry standing outside the lair

• He sneaks up on the dragon while he is sleeping and slices his head off

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Which literary term fits this description?

"Beowulf was foiled of a glorious victory. The glittering sword, infallible before that day, failed when he unsheathed it, as it never should have."

• foreshadowing

• kenning

• word

• wergild

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Who remained loyal to Beowulf when the rest of his warriors ran away from the fight?

• Hrunting

• Unferth

• Hrothgar

• Wiglaf

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How is Beowulf fatally wounded?

• he is burned to a crisp by the dragon's fire

• he is bitten by the dragon and venom is spreading through his veins

• he is ripped to shreds by the dragon's teeth and claws

• he does not die during this battle, but 1 year later

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What name does Beowulf want his memorial to have?

• The Monster Slayer

• Memorial to a King

• Beowulf the Brave

• Beowulf's Barrow

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