Exploring the Dark Themes of Beowulf: A New Telling

What was the appearance of the fen as described in the beginning?

• Lush and green

• Wild and waste

• Mountainous and rocky

• Sandy and dry

What did Beowulf ride into the fen?

• A black horse

• A white horse with a black mane

• A chariot

• A brown horse

What did Beowulf believe was his best weapon against Grendel's mother?

• His sword

• His helmet

• His faith in himself

• His blue cloak

Who warned Beowulf about the danger of Grendel's mother?

• Hrothgar

• Unferth

• Queen Wealhtheow

• His men

What surprised Beowulf the most about the fen?

• The pools of water

• The marsh grasses

• The stench

• The dry bones

What did Beowulf find hanging from the twisted tree?

• A golden collar

• Unferth's head

• A shield

• A sword

What did Beowulf instruct his men to do with Unferth's head?

• Burn it

• Bury it

• Leave it

• Throw it into the pool

What did Beowulf tell his men to do if he did not return in two days and two nights?

• Send a message to Hrothgar

• Come looking for him

• Wait longer

• Assume he is dead and lost

How did Beowulf's men feel about his chances of returning?

• Hopeful

• Fearful and strained

• Confident

• Indifferent

What was Beowulf's reaction before diving into the pool?

• He laughed

• He prayed

• He cried

• He hesitated