Beowulf: The Last Battle/The Spoils/The Farewell

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

What is Beowulf's dying wish?

• for Wiglaf to bury his body under the mead hall
• for Wiglaf to fetch the gold from the dragon's tower
• to write an epic poem about Beowulf's life
• to punish his cowardly thanes

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

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

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.

Who becomes king after Beowulf dies?

• Unferth
• Higlac
• Hrothgar
• Wiglaf

In what state does Wiglaf find Beowulf?

• Peacefully sleeping.

• Violently dying.

• Desperately defending himself.

• Viciously attacking.

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 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

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