SELF READ Beowulf A New Telling Ch7

What did Grendel think would happen to him after Beowulf pulled his arm off?

• He thought it would grow back

• He thought he would bleed to death

• He thought he would be fine

• He thought he must have his revenge

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Why does Unferth think that Grendel is beautiful?

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  He likes the sounds Grendel makes

• He likes snakes

• He loves darkness (evil)

• He enjoyed chaos

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What gifts did Beowulf recieve from Hrothgar and Wealhtheow?

• A golden banner, a sharp sword, eight horses and a ring

• Eight horses, a golden ring, a helmet, and a cool collar named Brisingamen

• A golden banner, an unbreakable helmet, a sharp sword, eight horsed; each with a golden bridle and saddle encrusted with precious stones, a golden ring and a golden collar called Brisingamen

• A golden collar, eight golden bridles with saddles encrusted with precious stones; a breakable helmet, and a golden banner

• A sweet $20 gift card to Bed Bath, and Beyond

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How many heads did the dragon have and what did they do?

• 4: Wind, Light, Earth, Fire

• 5: Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Heart

• 3: The Brains, the Brawn, and the Idiot

• 4: Wind, Water, Earth and Fire

How did Sigmund and Filtela make their way on to the island?

• Sigmund threw Fitela to the island using his immense strength and Fitela distracted the dragon until Sigmund arrived

• Sigmund rowed a boat while Fitela held an ocean colored sheet to disguise themselves from the dragon

• Sigmund distracted the dragon by pretending to be a whale while Fitela swam around the back of the island

• They took a cab. Duh.

How was the Dragon defeated?

• Fitela destracted the Dragon while Sigmund crammed the other three heads down the mouth of the fire dragon.

• Sigmund tied the heads into a knot while Fitela distracted the beast.

• Fitela threw rocks and insulted the monster while Sigmund slashed with his sword.

• The two heroes improvised by destracting the monster long enough to cave in it hiding spot, crushing it with rocks

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What is the message from the story of Sigemond and Fitela?

• Strength solves everything

• It is better to use your brain than your muscles

• Bigger is better

• Gold should be labeled with signs saying "Here be Dragons"

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Who was the only remaining person in Herot who was still awake?

• Hrothgar

• Wealhtheow

• Unferth

• Beowulf

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