The Significance of the Royal Dragon Horn in Beowulf

What color are the woman's eyes compared to in the poem?

• The sun

• The moon

• The sea and the sky

• The forest

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What is the speaker's reaction to the beauty of the treasure?

• He is indifferent

• He is terrified

• He is amused

• He finds it magnificent

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What significant item does the speaker claim after battling Fawfnear?

• The Royal Dragon Horn

• The Royal Shield

• The Royal Sword

• The Royal Crown

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What is the only way to kill a dragon, according to the speaker?

• With a knife or a dagger

• With a spear

• With a bow and arrow

• With magic

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What does the speaker say about men who have died for the woman's beauty?

• Can you blame them?

• They were cursed

• They were brave

• They were foolish

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What does the speaker offer in exchange for destroying Grendel?

• The treasure forever

• Gold and silver

• The woman's eternal loyalty

• A kingdom

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What does the speaker feel about being offered the treasure?

• He feels burdened

• He feels indifferent

• He feels honored

• He feels deceived

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