Beowulf, the Dragon Slayer Quiz

Who stayed with Beowulf when all the other men fled from the dragon?

• Geatland

• Grendel

• Hrothgar

• Wiglaf

How long did Beowulf rule Geatland before facing the dragon?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 50 years

What did Beowulf ask to be done with his body after he died?

• Cremated in a funeral pyre

• Left in the dragon's cave

• Buried at sea

• Buried in a royal tomb

What was the reason for the dragon's fury?

• It was attacked by Beowulf

• It wanted to rule Geatland

• Its treasure was stolen

• It was hungry

What happened to the dragon's treasure after Beowulf's death?

• It was given to Wiglaf

• It was stolen by thieves

• It was returned to the dragon

• It was buried with Beowulf

Why did a thief steal the trove from the dragon?

• Because he was hungry

• Because it contained treasure

• Wiglaf

• The dragon took it

How many lines is the original poem?

• 3,182

• 3,183

• 2,813

• 3,181

Who was grateful that Beowulf killed Grendel's mother?

• Hrothabr

• Hrothgar

• The King

• Wiglaf

Which story finally finished off the brave and mighty Beowulf?

• Fighting Grendel

• Fighting Grendel's Mum

• Fighting a fiery dragon

• Fighting with himself