Which of the following best describes Wiglaf's attitude towards the other soldiers who abandon 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.

"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.

What event occurs in Beowulf's battle with the dragon? (In. 684-704)

Beowulf and Wiglaf together defeat the dragon.

Beowulf defeats the dragon without any help.

The dragon kills Beowulf and escapes.

Beowulf traps the dragon in a cave.

Who is Wiglaf and how is he characterized? (In. 711-742)

A loyal warrior who helps Beowulf in his final battle

A treacherous character who betrays Beowulf

A neutral character who remains uninvolved

A mythical creature that Beowulf fights

After Wiglaf joins the battle, what happens?

Wiglaf encourages Beowulf and they defeat the dragon together.

Wiglaf flees the battle, leaving Beowulf to fight alone.

Wiglaf is killed by the dragon immediately.

Wiglaf betrays Beowulf and joins the dragon.

What does Beowulf request of Wiglaf at the end of the battle?

To build a barrow in his memory

What do Beowulf's gifts to Wiglaf suggest about Wiglaf's future? (In 780-815)

Wiglaf will become the next king.

Describe Beowulf's memorial and his last rites (in italics at the end of the section).

Beowulf's memorial was a grand structure built by his people.

Beowulf's memorial was a simple stone marker.

Beowulf's memorial was a large wooden ship set on fire.

Beowulf's memorial was a small garden with flowers.

How does Beowulf's age affect his battle with the dragon?

He is more experienced and strategic.

He is more fearful and hesitant.

He is more reliant on his allies.

What is Wiglaf implying here? "I remember how we sat in the mead-hall, drinking / And boasting of how brave we'd be when Beowulf / Needed us, he who gave us these swords / And armor: all of us swore to repay him, / When the time came, kindness for kindness / -With our lives, if he needed them" (745-750).

The warriors owe Beowulf because of a promise they made him.

The warriors love Beowulf because he is a good and wise king.

The warriors are cowards and don't deserve to serve Beowulf.

The warriors are lazy and need to work harder in their service to Beowulf.

What does Wiglaf say about the Geats who abandoned Beowulf?

Wiglaf criticizes the Geats for abandoning Beowulf.

Wiglaf blames Beowulf for the Geats' abandonment.

Wiglaf ignores the Geats who abandoned Beowulf.

Wiglaf praises the Geats for abandoning Beowulf.

What is Beowulf boasting about here? “No one else could do / What I mean to, here, no man but me / Could hope to defeat this monster. No one / Could try. And this dragon’s treasure, his gold / And everything hidden in that tower, will be mine” (644-649).

His ability to defeat the monster and claim the dragon's treasure

His fear of the dragon and the dragon's treasure

His lack of confidence in defeating the monster and claiming the dragon's treasure

His inability to defeat the monster and claim the dragon's treasure

Beowulf used no weapons when fighting Grendel, but he says he feels "no shame, with shield and sword / And armor, against this monster, when he comes to me" (635-636). Why does Beowulf allow himself to bring weapons and armor to fight the dragon?

The dragon breathes fire and is poisonous.

Beowulf is much older and more cautious now.

Grendel was impervious to weapons. but the dragon is not

Beowulf is more wealthy now that he is king and can afford better weapons.

How does Beowulf begin his fight with the dragon?

He summons him with a battle cry

He sneaks up and attempts to chop its head off

He and his army of thanes storm its tower

Beowulf sends Wiglaf ahead to scout

Choose 2 quotes that show 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.”

How did the Geats honor Beowulf?

Constructed a strong and tall tower

Buried the treasures from the Dragon at the monument

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.

What is Beowulf's dying wish?

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

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.

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

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

He didn't want the dragon to see him.

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

He was frightened by a bird's sqaull

Which of the following below would most likely NOT be a theme of the poem?

Old age is a warrior's worst fate.

Bravery and loyalty will be heavily rewarded.

Good always triumphs over evil.

A good life is one that is remembered long after your death.

Beowulf finds comfort in his last moments in all of the following EXCEPT:

The knowledge that his son would take over for him after his death.

The understanding that he left his people well provided for.

The fact that he defeated all his enemies he ever fought.

The awareness that even in death he proved wrong anyone who ever doubted his skills.

Why does Beowulf want to see the treasure?

To see that what he died for will be a great help to his people.

To claim the treasure for his burial to take to the next world

To finally get the riches he has fought for his entire life.

To prove to his people that he actually killed the dragon before dying.

Beowulf Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 10 pts

Who is Hrothgar?

Danish thane who taunts Beowulf; later offers a sword

King of the Geats who sends his men to help the Danes

King of the Danes; builder of famous mead-hall

Sea nymph-like monster, seeks vengeance on Danes

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 10 pts

Who is Beowulf?

A heroic warrior who later becomes King of the Geats

Only thane who stays with hero during the dragon battle

Important Danish official; killed by Grendel’s mother

Arrives from sea as a child. Founds royal Danish line

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 10 pts

Who is Grendel?

A monster who bears the curse of the descendants of Cain

Grand mead-hall named for stag to symbolize kinship

Only thane who stays with hero during the dragon battle

Danish thane who taunts Beowulf; later offers a sword

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who/what is Herot?

King of the Danes

King of the Geats

A drinking hall

A great sword

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

Rips his arm off

Chops his head off

Cuts him open from the crotch to the chin

Beats his head against the wall

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word loathsome as it appears in the following excerpt?

"...and running to his loathsome moor [land]/With another such sickening meal waiting/In his pouch." (lines 538-40)

disgusting or repulsive

appealing or attractive

swift or quick

delaying or putting off

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

"That mighty protector of men/Meant to hold the monster till its life/Leaped out..."

Considering the above example, which of the following best describes the tone that the poet takes when describing Beowulf in his battles?

admiring; praising

disgusted; repulsed

optimistic; hopeful

fearful; apprehensive

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Beowulf Review

39 questions

Who is Hrothgar?

Who is Beowulf?

Who is Grendel?

Who/what is Herot?

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

What is the meaning of the word loathsome as it appears in the following excerpt?"...and running to his loathsome moor [land]/With another such sickening meal waiting/In his pouch." (lines 538-40)

"That mighty protector of men/Meant to hold the monster till its life/Leaped out..."Considering the above example, which of the following best describes the tone that the poet takes when describing Beowulf in his battles?

Which of the following is NOT a epic hero trait?

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

"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?

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What is the meaning of the word loathsome as it appears in the following excerpt?

"...and running to his loathsome moor [land]/With another such sickening meal waiting/In his pouch." (lines 538-40)

"That mighty protector of men/Meant to hold the monster till its life/Leaped out..."

Considering the above example, which of the following best describes the tone that the poet takes when describing Beowulf in his battles?

"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?