Beowulf: The Last Battle/The Spoils/The Farewell

How long was Beowulf King for before the dragon awoke from his darkness?

• 5 years

• 50 weeks

• 50 years

• 5 days

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Why does the dragon attack the village?

• a slave stole a cup from the dragon

• the dragon was friends with Grendel and his mom

• it attacks for no reason

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How does the final battle end?

• Beowulf kills the dragon but is mortally wounded
• Beowulf dies and Wiglaf avenges him
• Beowulf is victorious and his thanes celebrate
• The dragon escapes

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What is Wiglaf doing in the opening lines of "The Spoils"?

• Trying to save Beowulf

• Entering the Dragon's tower to gather treasure

• Battling the Dragon with Beowulf's sword

• Crying over the body of the dead hero

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Which of the following best describes the Dragon's tower?

• Putrid with rotting meat and decaying carcasses.

• Beautiful with glimmering treasures and strange light.

• Stuffy with little air and lots of smoke.

• Dark with threatening silence.

Why did Wiglaf run anxiously out of the Dragon's tower?

• He didn't want the dragon to see him.

• He wanted to hide the treasures somewhere before anyone could find him.

• He wanted to return to the dying Beowulf to show him.

• He was frightened by a bird's sqaull

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In what state does Wiglaf find Beowulf?

• Peacefully sleeping.

• Violently dying.

• Desperately defending himself.

• Viciously attacking.

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What is Beowulf's dying wish?

• He tells Wiglaf to keep the treasure as a reward for being the only loyal warrior.

• He tells Wiglaf to burn his body and spread the ashes in the sea.

• He instructs Wiglaf to chop off the dragon's head and take it back to the kingdom to ward off evil spirits.

• He asks Wiglaf to take the treasures back to his people and build a tomb in his honor.

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What does Beowulf give Wiglaf?

• A necklace

• His gold helment

• His rings

• All of the above

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What does the line "His soul left his flesh, flew to glory" suggest?

• Beowulf had an honorable death.

• Beowulf would be punished for his greed.

• Beowulf shape shifted into a bird.

• Beowulf didn't die.

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