Worksheets"The Spoils" and "Farewell"
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
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 did Wiglaf run anxiously out of the Dragon's tower?
He didn't want the dragon to see him.
He wanted to hide the treasures somewhere before anyone could find him.
He wanted to return to the dying Beowulf to show him.
He was frightened by a bird's sqaull
In what state does Wiglaf find Beowulf?
Peacefully sleeping.
Violently dying.
Desperately defending himself.
Viciously attacking.
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.
What does Beowulf give Wiglaf?
A necklace
His gold helment
His rings
All of the above
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.
Beowulf didn't die.
The text reveals that Wiglaf "denounces" the warriors who deserted Beowulf. What does the word most likely mean?
demolishes in battle
declares to be wrong
discovers the goodness
claims wrongdoing.
How did the Geats honor Beowulf?
Constructed a strong and tall tower
Buried the treasures from the Dragon at the monument
Sealed his ashes in the wall?
All of the above
What word best describes the mood of the resolution?
epic grief
solemn celebration
celebratory feasting
violent retribution
