What is Beowulf's dying wish?

for Wiglaf to fetch the gold from the dragon's tower

for Wiglaf to bury his body under the mead hall

to write an epic poem about Beowulf's life

Why does the dragon attack the village?

a slave stole a cup from the dragon

the dragon was friends with Grendel and his mom

Choose 2 quotes that shows Beowulf's reasoning for wanting to fight the dragon.

"I will fight again, seek fame still,/ If the dragon hiding in his tower/ dares/To face me."

“And this dragon’s treasure, his gold/ And everything hidden in that tower, will be mine/ Or war will sweep me to a bitter death!”

“My days have gone by as fate willed”

"thought nothing/ Of the beast’s claws, or wings, or flaming/ Jaws.”

Which quotes show that Beowulf's decision to fight the dragon is foolish? (Choose 2)

“I am old, now,/But I will fight again, seek fame still,/

"he saw nothing to fear, thought nothing/ Of the beast’s claws, or wings, or flaming/ Jaws.”

“He's killed Grendel/And his mother, swept that murdering tribe/Away"

“And he’d go to it alone,/Scorning to lead soldiers against such/ An enemy"

In what way does Beowulf’s sword fail him during the fight with the dragon?

It breaks apart when striking the dragon’s scales.

Beowulf drops the sword and it stays out of his reach during the fight.

It has a spell on it so that it can’t hurt the dragon.

The dragon is able to melt the sword with its fiery breath.

In what way does Beowulf’s shield fail him during the fight with the dragon?

The dragon is able to melt the shield with its fiery breath.

Beowulf drops the shield and it stays out of his reach during the fight.

He accidentally brought the plastic shield from the Anglo-Saxon epic hero costume he'd given his grandson for Christmas

It breaks apart when the dragon slashes it with his talons.

What do Beowulf's men do in this final battle?

they ran away like little girls and hid in the woods

they formed a circle around their aging leader to defend him

they accidentally became separated from him in the dragon's lair

Why does Wiglaf fight the dragon along with Beowulf?

He respected Beowulf and knew it was his duty to help.

He had a magical sword that could pierce dragon scales.

He didn’t want Beowulf to get all of the glory.

He lost a bet with the other men.

Which theme does Beowulf's final battle primarily highlight?

The eternal battle between good and evil

The danger of unchecked ambition

In the context of the entire poem, the dragon fight can be seen as a symbol of:

Old age impacting abilities when challenged

What is done with the dragon's body after it is slain? Hint: it's left to rot.

It is left on the shores to decay.

It is burned in a massive pyre.

What ultimately happens to the dragon's hoard?

It is distributed among the Geats.

It is used to build a grand monument.

It is sent to the Danes as a peace offering.

The recurring theme of treasure and hoards in Beowulf highlights the:

Dangers of greed and its societal consequences.

Importance of wealth in Norse society.

Power dynamics among the Northern tribes.

Need for a king to be materially generous to ensure loyalty.

What warning does Beowulf give to Wiglaf about the treasure?

That it should be used to help the Geats.

That it will bring about the end of the Geatish kingdom.

That it should be shared with the neighboring tribes.

That its true value is not in its material wealth.

"Fire-spitting terror" (line 790) "The gray-bearded lord of the Geats" (line 792) The above lines are examples of...

Kennings that refer to the dragon and Beowulf

Biblical allusions that demonstrate the importance of loyalty in Anglo-Saxon society

Alliteration that emphasizes Beowulf's bravery

Kennings that refer to Grendel's mother and Beowulf

"the fire-spitting terror" (line 790) "the gray-bearded lord of the Geats" (line 792) How does the poet's word choice in the above excerpts impact the mood of this scene?

It creates a sad mood by emphasizing how weak and helpless Beowulf has become even though he is still willing to fight.

It creates a cheerful mood by emphasizing how many treasures Beowulf has gained as a result of defeating the dragon.

It creates a frightening mood by highlighting how much more powerful the dragon is in comparison to Beowulf's earlier enemies.

It creates a comical mood by illustrating how ridiculous it is for Beowulf, now an old man, to fight the dragon.

Which of the following best describes Wiglaf's attitude towards the other soldiers who abandoned Beowulf before his battle with the dragon?

He thinks their actions are disgraceful and unforgivable.

He believes the other soldiers are justified in their actions.

While he disagrees with their actions, he does not pass judgment on them.

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How does Beowulf begin his fight with the dragon?

He sneaks up and attempts to chop its head off

He summons him with a battle cry

He and his army of thanes storm its tower

Beowulf sends Wiglaf ahead to scout

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How does Beowulf plan to fight the dragon?

With his bare hands

Using a giant's sword

With his sword and shield

Together with his thanes

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Why does Beowulf believe it is still honorable to fight the dragon using a sword?

Beowulf is much older now

The dragon cannot be killed like Grendel was

Beowulf plans to lie about the battle

He does not and plans to fight with his bare hands

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How do Beowulf's men react when Beowulf begins to fight the dragon?

They cheer on their king

They run to get help

They run and hide

They come to his aid

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Which thane stays loyal and comes to Beowulf's aid?

Wiglaf

Welthow

Higlac

Unferth

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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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How does Wiglaf speak to the cowardly thanes?

He guilts them, reminding them of their duty

He forgives them

He orders that they be executed

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Beowulf's Final Battle

How does Beowulf begin his fight with the dragon?

How does Beowulf plan to fight the dragon?

Why does Beowulf believe it is still honorable to fight the dragon using a sword?

How do Beowulf's men react when Beowulf begins to fight the dragon?

Which thane stays loyal and comes to Beowulf's aid?

How does the final battle end?

How does Wiglaf speak to the cowardly thanes?

What is Beowulf's dying wish?

Who becomes king after Beowulf dies?

Why does the dragon attack the village?

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