Beowulf poem

Who is Beowulf?

• Beowulf is a famous carpenter from Denmark.

• is a legendary hero, protagonist of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf.

• Beowulf is a powerful wizard who uses his magic to defeat Grendel.

• A monster attacking Heorot

How does Beowulf die?

• Beowulf dies poisoned by a giant snake bite

• Beowulf does not die, as he becomes an immortal and lives forever.

• Beowulf dies in the battle against the dragon.

• Beowulf dies In a battle against another hero

A dragon attacks Beowulf in his old age as he defends his kingdom from the creature.

• false

• true

What are the heroic values celebrated in Beowulf?

• cowardice, betrayal and greed.

• does not celebrate any heroic courage, as it is selfish and ambitious.

• Arrogance, vanity and cruelty

• strength, loyalty, honor and generosity.

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

• luring him into a trap.

• tearing his arm away from his body

• with a magic sword given to him by King Hrothgar.

Beouwulf comes from a village close to Heorot.

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• false

What reward does Beowulf receive for defeating Grendel?

• the hand of the daughter of Hrothgar in marriage

• A kingdom to govern.

• gold, weapons and jewelry.

• does not receive any reward