Beowulf Study Questions - the last battle

What does Hrothgar foresee as his bids farewell to Beowulf?

• Grendel will return

• Beowulf's ship will sink

• Hrothgar won't see Beowulf again

• His children will never be kings

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Referring to a ship's sail as a sea-shawl is an example of what Anglo-Saxon literary device?

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What does Beowulf present to Hygelac?

• war-gear given to him by Hrothgar

• Four horses

• A necklace for Hygelac's wife

• all of the above

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What was the Geats' opinion of Beowulf prior to his journey to Denmark?

• He was the strongest man alive

• He should be their next king

• He was a weakling

• He didn't deserve to serve Hygelac

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For how long does Beowulf rule Geatland?

• 12 winters

• 25 winters

• 50 winters

• 70 winters

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What does the thief take from the dragon's barrow?

• A golden helmet

• A gem-studded goblet

• An iron shield

• A giant's sword

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What does Beowulf order as he prepares to fight the dragon?

• A new sword

• An iron shield

• A fire extinguisher

• A golden helmet

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How many comrades does Beowulf bring with him to the dragon's barrow?

• 5 comrades

• 11 comrades

• 11 comrades and a thief

• 12 of his bravest warriors

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Why does Beowulf want to fight the dragon himself?

• He wants more glory

• Is it his responsibility as king

• No one else is brave enough

• He thinks he's the only person that can win the fight

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What fails Beowulf in the battle with the dragon?

• His shield

• His sword

• His strength

• His chain-mail

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